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BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOMEN - EM PEDS - ASSISTANT MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Pediatric Emergency MedicineContract

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Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Are you a passionate pediatric emergency medicine physician looking to take the
next step in leadership while continuing to provide exceptional patient care?
TeamHealth is seeking an experienced PEM physician to join our thriving team as
assistant medical director at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women in beautiful
Memphis, Tennessee.

This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical excellence with leadership
development at one of the region's premier hospitals dedicated to the care of
women and children.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out
As AMD, you will play a key role in shaping the delivery of pediatric emergency
care while partnering with an established and supportive leadership team. This
position offers the ideal balance of bedside medicine, physician leadership,
quality improvement, and operational involvement.

At TeamHealth, we empower our physician leaders with the resources, mentorship,
and support needed to make a meaningful impact on patients, colleagues, and the
communities we serve.

Position Highlights

* Leadership role with a respected national physician practice
* Collaborative and collegial pediatric emergency medicine team
* Opportunities to influence clinical quality and operational excellence
* Supportive hospital administration committed to pediatric care
* Professional growth through TeamHealth's leadership development programs
* Competitive compensation package with leadership stipend

Ideal Candidate
* Board-certified in pediatric emergency medicine
* Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
* Interest in physician leadership, mentorship, and program development
* Strong communication and collaboration skills
* Experience in quality, operational, or leadership initiatives preferred

About Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women

Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women is a nationally recognized facility
dedicated to providing exceptional care for women, infants, and children. The
hospital offers advanced pediatric services and a supportive environment where
clinicians can thrive while delivering compassionate, family-centered care.

Join TeamHealth
For more than four decades, TeamHealth has been a leader in clinician services,
supporting physicians through a culture of clinical excellence, innovation, and
professional growth. When you join TeamHealth, you become part of a nationwide
network of clinicians committed to delivering outstanding patient care while
advancing their careers.

Apply today! 

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City Caption

Home of the Blues, world-famous barbecue and Rock-n-Roll

City Description

Known for its Blues and Rock-n-Roll roots, Memphis is famous for its southern
hospitality. Visit Elvis's Graceland, the eminent Peabody Hotel, and Mud Island,
a museum that houses the legendary Memphis Belle, a World War II B-17 bomber.
Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr. and the city's history at the National
Civil Rights Museum. Cheer on the Memphis Grizzlies and attend world-class
entertainment events at the downtown FedEx Forum. Take a stroll down Beale
Street and enjoy world-famous Memphis barbecue--the highlight of the annual May
Festival, an international barbecue cooking contest. With all this and more,
Memphis is the ideal city to call home.

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with monthly leadership stipend
  • Independent contractor status
  • Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
  • Access to TeamHealth's extensive educational resources
  • Dedicated physician support services and risk management
  • Career growth opportunities through local, regional, and national leadership
  • Stability of employment with a national, physician‑led organization

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Medical Director will lead the pediatric emergency medicine team while balancing clinical bedside care with operational and quality improvement initiatives. You will partner with hospital administration to shape the delivery of pediatric emergency services and mentor clinical staff.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified in pediatric emergency medicine with a strong commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. Experience in leadership, quality improvement, or operational initiatives is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical quality improvement

Pediatric Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 48 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 83% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
73%
CME allowance
27%
Relocation assistance
15%
Sign-on bonus
12%
Loan repayment
4%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Memphis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$142k
Typical market rent
$1,232/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation with monthly leadership stipend
Independent contractor status
Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
Access to TeamHealth's extensive educational resources
Dedicated physician support services and risk management
Career growth opportunities through local, regional, and national leadership pathways
Stability of employment with a national, physician-led organization