<p>Medical City McKinney — a 318-bed, Magnet-recognized Level II Trauma Center in McKinney, TX — is recruiting a Site Medical Director to lead its Critical Care Intensivist program. This is a dual clinical-leadership role with ample protected time for both direct patient care and program development, supported by an open, collegial relationship with executive hospital leadership. The position carries a monthly director stipend on top of a competitive hourly rate plus RVU incentive model, making it one of the stronger compensation structures available in North Texas critical care.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly rate plus RVU incentive compensation model</li> <li>Monthly Site Medical Director stipend in addition to clinical compensation</li> <li>W-2 employee status</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan options</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>CME allowance</li> <li>Block scheduling designed to support quality of life</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Site Medical Director of a growing Critical Care Intensivist team at a 318-bed acute care hospital</li> <li>12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; block scheduling model</li> <li>Ample protected clinical and leadership time built into the schedule</li> <li>Leadership duties include co-management with specialty services, clinical support for physicians on shift, shadowing and coaching, onboarding and mentoring new physicians, recruiting, and strategic planning</li> <li>Level II Trauma Center with full acute care service lines</li> <li>Primary Stroke Center and Stroke Rehabilitation Center — Joint Commission certified for Stroke Rehabilitation and Chest Pain</li> <li>Leading inpatient behavioral health provider in Collin County for more than a decade</li> <li>Joint Commission certified for Total Hip and Knee Replacement and Hip Fracture</li> <li>Part of HCA Healthcare's Medical City Healthcare network — one of North Texas' largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems, with access to 185 hospitals across the United States and England</li> <li>Healthgrades Critical Care Excellence Award recipient (2022), underscoring the program's clinical standards</li> <li>Healthgrades America's 250 Best Hospitals Award (2022, 2023, 2024); Fortune/PINC AI 100 Top Hospitals (2023)</li> <li>Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade: A; Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award (2022)</li> <li>Magnet recognized for nursing excellence — a strong indicator of nursing-physician collaboration at the bedside</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Critical Care Medicine (or a primary specialty with Critical Care fellowship training)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited residency and Critical Care fellowship</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or application actively in process</li> <li>Previous physician leadership experience preferred (medical directorship, section chief, or comparable role)</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and onboard physicians; comfort with recruiting and strategic program planning</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>McKinney sits approximately 30 miles north of downtown Dallas, offering a picturesque small-town character — tree-lined streets, a charming historic downtown, and diverse residential neighborhoods — that stands apart from the broader Metroplex. The city consistently ranks among the fastest-growing in the nation, with outstanding public schools, a robust business environment, and a strong sense of community that makes it a natural draw for physicians relocating with families. Proximity to Dallas-Fort Worth means world-class dining, arts, professional sports, and a major international airport are all within easy reach, while day-to-day living in McKinney carries a notably lower cost of living than comparable urban markets.</p>