Regional Associate Medical Director | Physician Leader | - Sign on Bonus- $25,000
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Job Description
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- Regional Associate Medical Director – Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri
- Sign-On Bonus: $25,000
GoHealth Urgent Care, in partnership with Mercy, one of the nation’s largest and most respected health systems, is seeking an experienced Associate Medical Director (AMD) to join our growing leadership team in the St. Louis market.
This unique opportunity blends administrative leadership and clinical practice, ideal for a dynamic, flexible, and experienced physician leader looking to grow within a mission-driven, innovative healthcare organization.
Role Summary
The Associate Medical Director (AMD) is a key clinical leadership role within GoHealth’s Market Operations division. Reporting to the Market Medical Director and collaborating closely with operational and clinical leaders, the AMD ensures clinical quality, supports provider engagement and development, drives operational excellence, and aligns care delivery with the strategic goals of GoHealth and Mercy.
Key Responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and support to physicians and APPs across the St. Louis market.
Partner with the Market Medical Director and Advanced Practice Lead (APL) to implement clinical best practices and standardized care protocols.
Participate in recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management of clinical staff.
Collaborate with operational leadership (e. g., Regional Operations Managers, On-Site Managers) to enhance provider performance, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Represent the clinical team in leadership meetings and strategic planning discussions.
- Maintain 0.5 FTE clinical practice to ensure real-time connection with front-line care delivery.
- Promote a positive and inclusive team culture focused on patient satisfaction and clinical excellence.
Qualifications
- Education & Certification
- Board Certified in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Med-Peds (required)
Experience
Minimum 2 years of clinical leadership or administrative experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or related field (required)
- Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing medical teams
- Strong operational mindset with experience working in integrated health systems
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and management skills
- Recent hands-on clinical experience using current methods and techniques
- Ability to multitask and manage responsibilities across multiple locations and priorities
Why Join Mercy-GoHealth?
- $25K Sign-On Bonus
- Competitive compensation with bonus structure and comprehensive benefits as an employee of Mercy
State-of-the-art urgent care centers: Beautiful, modern facilities with digital X-ray, labs, and integrated Epic EMR
- High patient satisfaction: Validated by consistently strong feedback and quality scores
- Creative, collaborative support teams: On-site Rad Techs, highly trained Medical Assistants, and Scribes
- Be part of one of the fastest-growing and most respected urgent care networks in the country
- Commitment to Quality
All Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care locations are accredited by the Urgent Care Association, reflecting our ongoing commitment to quality, safety, and exceptional patient care.
Grow with Us
Joining our leadership team means more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of on-demand healthcare. We provide the tools, environment, and support to help you grow as a leader while continuing to deliver high-quality patient care.
Ready to Go Forward?
If you're a mission-driven physician with a passion for leadership, team-building, and clinical excellence, we’d love to speak with you.
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- If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Regional Associate Medical Director | Physician Leader | - Sign on Bonus- $25,000 at GoHealth Urgent Care a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Urgent Care — ranked against 316 active Urgent Care listings on WeekdayDoc.
Urgent Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 47 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 72% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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