Regional Associate Medical Director | Physician Leader

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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 50% administrative leadership and 50% clinical practice, ideal for a dynamic, flexible, and experienced physician leader looking to grow within a mission-driven, innovative healthcare organization.

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.

• 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.

• 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

$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.

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.

We offer effortless on-demand care, 365 days a year in over 250+ centers nationwide. We partner with prominent and progressive health systems to support our communities across the entire continuum of care. These are the unparalleled experiences we strive for and how our team goes above and beyond for you.