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Emergency Medicine Facility Medical Director in Sterling, CO

TeamHealth

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Sterling, CO · Posted November 13, 2026

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About the job

TeamHealth is seeking a dedicated emergency medicine physician to serve as facility medical director at Sterling Regional Medical Center in Sterling, Colorado. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced EM physician who is passionate about clinical excellence, physician leadership, team development and delivering high-quality patient care. As FMD, you will provide clinical leadership and oversight of the emergency department while partnering with hospital leadership and TeamHealth to support operational performance and a positive practice environment.

Compensation and Opportunity

Competitive compensation with an estimated range of $250 – $250 hourly

$5,000 monthly medical director stipend

Independent contractor (1099) opportunity

Full-time leadership position

The Practice

8-bed ED

Level III Trauma Center

Annual volume: 9,000

Approximately 4% admission rate

Broad range of general specialties available

Helicopter service available

Cerner EMR

12- to 24-hour clinical shifts

Opportunity to lead and support a collaborative emergency medicine team

Facility Medical Director Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and oversight of emergency department operations

Promote high-quality, patient-centered care and clinical excellence

Foster strong relationships with hospital administration, nursing leadership and medical staff

Support physician and advanced practice clinician engagement, recruitment and retention

Partner with TeamHealth leadership to achieve clinical and operational goals

Monitor quality metrics, patient satisfaction and department performance

Champion a collaborative, supportive and positive team culture

Why Sterling, Colorado? Sterling offers the opportunity to enjoy small-town Colorado living, an affordable cost of living and access to outdoor recreation. Located in northeastern Colorado, Sterling provides a welcoming community, wide-open spaces and opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking and enjoying the outdoors. For physicians looking to step away from the congestion of larger metropolitan areas while making a meaningful impact as a clinical leader, Sterling offers a unique combination of professional opportunity and quality of life.

Join TeamHealth At TeamHealth, you’ll be part of a national organization committed to physician support, clinical excellence, leadership development and professional growth. We provide the resources and support to help our facility medical directors succeed while making a difference in the communities they serve.

Ready to take the next step in your emergency leadership career? Apply today to learn more!

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