Medical Director - Emergency Medicine - Valencia County Hospital
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Job Description
TeamHealth has an exciting opportunity to join us in Los Lunas, New Mexico, in a brand-new hospital, opening in early 2027. Help build an emergency medicine program from the ground up at Valencia County Hospital. We are seeking an experienced EM physician leader to serve as medical director and lead a team that is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in one of New Mexico's fastest-growing communities.
About the Role
- Lead the emergency medicine team at a new hospital opening in early 2027
- Establish the culture, clinical standards, and operational framework for a startup emergency department
- Estimated annual volume of approximately 13,668 visits
- Full-service, 12-bed ED with trauma, seclusion, and OB capabilities
- Flexible scheduling with 12- and 24-hour shift options (at startup)
- Supported by advanced diagnostic services including MRI, CT, X-ray, and fluoroscopy
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City Caption
Los Lunas, New Mexico
City Description
Located in central New Mexico, just south of Albuquerque, Los Lunas is a charming town surrounded by scenic beauty with convenient access to larger city amenities. Recent and continuing growth has brought new businesses, local shopping and dining, and entertainment options to the area. Los Lunas offers a great place to live and work for those who value an active outdoor lifestyle and welcoming community.
Job Benefits
- Competitive medical director compensation package
- 1099 independent contractor status
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Flexible block scheduling
- Opportunity to shape a new program and leave a lasting legacy in the community
- National TeamHealth leadership support and education
- Clinician wellness programs
Key Responsibilities
The medical director will lead the emergency medicine team and establish the clinical standards and operational framework for a new hospital. They are responsible for building the program from the ground up and ensuring exceptional patient care.
Requirements
The position requires an experienced emergency medicine physician leader capable of managing a startup department. Candidates must be prepared to oversee a 12-bed emergency department with trauma and OB capabilities.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 47 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 85% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Los Lunas
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $315k
- Typical market rent
- $2,071/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 95.5
- State income tax
- Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.