Shape the future of emergency medicine (EM) at Mission Hospital while living in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains! TeamHealth is seeking an EM AFMD (associate FMD) to join our leadership team at Mission Hospital, a level II trauma center and the flagship facility of Mission Health. This role offers a unique combination of clinical leadership, quality initiatives, education, and direct patient care within a high-acuity, academic environment.

About Mission Hospital

• Annual Volume: 100,000 ED visits
• Level II Trauma Center
• 815-bed facility
• 94-bed emergency department with pod-based acuity
• Dedicated pediatric ED and Comprehensive Stroke Center
• EMR: Cerner FirstNET
• Academic Affiliation: emergency medicine residency program - opportunities to teach and mentor residents

Clinical Leadership:

• Support the facility medical director in overseeing emergency department operations and clinical performance
• Provide guidance to the EM team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care

Quality Improvement and Patient Safety:

• Monitor patient outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement initiatives that enhance care quality and efficiency
• Champion patient safety and best practices throughout the ED

Program Development and Collaboration:

• Assist in creating and maintaining clinical protocols and guidelines
• Work closely with hospital administration, medical staff, and TeamHealth leadership to optimize workflows and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Board certified/board eligible in Emergency Medicine (MD/DO, EM residency-trained)
• Prior leadership or administrative experience strongly preferred
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Passion for high-quality patient care, mentorship, and process improvement

Why Mission Hospital and Asheville?

Mission Hospital is a regional referral center with state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive, team-based environment. Living in Asheville offers an unparalleled lifestyle - from world-class hiking, biking, and fly fishing to a vibrant arts and food scene.

Apply today!

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