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BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH - MONTGOMERY - HM - MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Hospital MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

Lead, influence, inspire, and build the future of hospital medicine. TeamHealth is seeking an exceptional hospital medicine medical director to lead our established program at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, Alabama. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic physician leader to combine clinical excellence with strategic leadership while shaping the future of inpatient care within one of Alabama's most respected healthcare systems.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

As Medical Director, you will have the opportunity to...

  • Lead a collaborative and highly regarded hospital medicine team
  • Influence clinical quality initiatives and drive performance excellence
  • Mentor and develop physicians while fostering a positive team culture
  • Benefit from TeamHealth's national leadership infrastructure, educational programs, and physician development resources

Position Highlights

  • Dedicated leadership time to focus on operational and clinical priorities
  • Flexible blend of clinical and leadership responsibilities
  • Collaborative partnership with hospital administration and medical staff leadership
  • Supportive practice environment that encourages innovation and process improvement
  • Excellent specialty support at a trauma level I hospital
  • Established hospital medicine program with a strong reputation for clinical excellence
  • Access to TeamHealth's extensive physician leadership network
  • Ideal Candidate
  • We are seeking a physician who...
  • Is board-certified or board-eligible in internal medicine or family medicine
  • Possesses strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Is passionate about quality improvement, operational excellence, and physician engagement
  • Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys mentoring colleagues
  • Has previous leadership experience

About Baptist Medical Center South

Baptist Medical Center South is a trusted healthcare destination known for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to Montgomery and the surrounding communities. Physicians enjoy a collegial medical staff, supportive administration, and a commitment to clinical excellence that aligns with TeamHealth's mission of helping clinicians deliver their best care every day.

  • Discover Montgomery, Alabama
  • Montgomery offers an outstanding quality of life with...
  • Affordable cost of living and excellent housing options
  • Family-friendly neighborhoods and highly rated schools
  • Rich history, culture, dining, and entertainment
  • Easy access to Birmingham, Atlanta, and Gulf Coast beaches

At TeamHealth, physician leaders are empowered to make decisions, drive change, and advance their careers while maintaining the clinical practice they enjoy.

Apply today to learn how this leadership opportunity can help you achieve your professional goals while making a lasting difference for patients, physicians, and the community.

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City Caption

Montgomery is a "capital" location!

City Description

This southern metropolitan area is located on the Alabama River and is home to Alabama State University.

Proximity to gulf beaches, lakes and mountains, as well as 200 days of sunshine throughout the year, 90 city parks, a vibrant riverfront and 175 miles of pedestrian/cycling infrastructure makes for excellent livability! Montgomery is known for its renaissance of historic downtown and redevelopment of the riverfront.

Enjoy living in the showplace for southern hospitality, beautiful weather, and high-tech jobs.

Facility Caption

Montgomery's largest healthcare facility

Facility Description

This facility has been a part of the community since 1963, and is a 454-bed, not-for-profit medical center. The area recognizes Baptist Medical Center South for its leading services in cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurology, and surgery.

Its services have expanded to include an accredited sleep disorders center, regional neonatal intensive care unit, chest pain diagnosis and treatment center within the emergency department, behavioral health treatment facility and family centered maternity center.

Job Benefits

  • Excellent compensation with medical director stipend
  • Great health benefits
  • RVU program
  • Sign-on and relocation incentives
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
  • Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program and referral program
  • Association with a leading physician practice in the U.S.
  • Stability of a respected industry leader
  • Extensive leadership training and growth opportunities to further your career
  • Practice with confidence as a member of TeamHealth's national Patient Safety Organization

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will lead the hospital medicine team, driving clinical quality initiatives and operational excellence. They are responsible for mentoring physicians, fostering a positive team culture, and collaborating with hospital administration.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in internal medicine or family medicine. Previous leadership experience and strong communication skills are required to effectively manage the clinical team.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipStrategic planningTeam managementPerformance management

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 44 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 68% have no call, 23% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Hospital Medicine market look like in Alabama?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score2.8 / 10 · above average in hospital medicineranked against 1,100 Hospital Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedHospital Medicine median $406k (middle half $275k–$588k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingAlabama index 88.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Hospital Medicine listings in Alabama13 active1,118 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 68% no call · 23% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusAlabama physician listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment227 active listings, Nov 2026
Hospital Medicine hiring demand#18 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 49 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 402 postings, 440 closed
New Hospital Medicine listings415 in the last 30 days386 the 30 days before (+8%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Hospital Medicine pay trend−4.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Implied production pay~$250k$50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,100 Hospital Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 9 employers
4
<$185k
0
$185k-245k
9
$300k
3
$305k-365k
1
$900k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 9 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Loan repayment
31%
Sign-on bonus
25% this job
CME allowance
19%
PSLF eligible
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician - Hospital Medicine - Providence Regional Medical Center Everett

Vituity · Everett, Washington

$275k-$900k
#2

Hospitalist

Intermountain Health · Billings, Montana

$355,080+
#3

Physician (Hospitalist) GP-0602-14

$165k-$336k
#4

$305k Plus starting Salary Physician Hospitalist

$305k
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 60% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,100 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Team Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Knoxville, TN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Excellent compensation with medical director stipend
Great health benefits
RVU program
Sign-on and relocation incentives
Flexible scheduling
Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
Clinician wellness program and referral program
Leadership training and growth opportunities

Living in Montgomery

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$155k
Typical market rent
$1,305/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.7
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Montgomery, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.