A Facility Medical Director opportunity is available for a Hospitalist physician in Memphis, Tennessee, joining an established inpatient medicine program at a facility offering a closed ICU model, dedicated nocturnist coverage, and a clean, procedure-free practice environment. This is a leadership role that pairs clinical hospitalist work with medical directorship responsibilities — ideal for a board-certified internist or hospitalist who is ready to step into a formal leadership track without sacrificing a sustainable, well-supported schedule.
Perks and Benefits
- Healthy base salary with additional bonus compensation structure
- Medical director stipend on top of clinical compensation
- Sign-on bonus provided
- Relocation assistance available
- Paid professional liability insurance included
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, and additional coverage)
Practice Highlights
- Facility Medical Director role combining clinical hospitalist duties with program leadership responsibilities
- Closed ICU model — intensivist-managed critical care, keeping hospitalist scope focused on general inpatient medicine
- No procedures or codes required — clean, consultative inpatient medicine practice
- Dedicated nocturnist coverage in place, supporting a structured and predictable daytime schedule
- Established hospitalist program with infrastructure and administrative support for the medical director function
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine or Hospital Medicine
- Completion of an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency program
- Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Prior hospitalist experience preferred; leadership or medical directorship experience a plus
About the Community
Memphis sits on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River in the southwestern corner of Tennessee — a major metropolitan area of approximately 1.3 million people known for its deep musical heritage, world-class barbecue, and a cost of living that is well below the national average for a city of its size. The metro offers strong public and private school options, a vibrant arts and restaurant scene anchored by Beale Street, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the river and in the surrounding Mid-South region. Physicians relocating to Memphis consistently cite the combination of affordable housing, cultural richness, and a genuine sense of community as standout quality-of-life advantages.