Area Medical Director – Urgent Care | Texas | $350K+ Guaranteed | Leadership Opportunity | Flexible Schedule

Updated 10/26/26
$250,000 – $350,000 yearly
Austin, Texas, United States
Physician
Medical Director
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description

What if your next Urgent Care opportunity allowed you to lead a team of physicians, influence clinical standards, and help shape the growth of an established healthcare organization—all while maintaining a flexible schedule?

Join an established urgent care organization in Austin, Texas, as an Area Medical Director, where you'll combine hands-on patient care with meaningful physician leadership responsibilities.

Working alongside the Market Medical Director and management team, you'll play an important role in supporting clinical excellence, developing high-performing teams, and implementing strategies that improve provider performance and support continued growth.

This is an opportunity for a physician who enjoys practicing medicine but is ready to take on a greater leadership role, influence clinical operations, and make a lasting impact across an established urgent care market.

What Your Practice Looks Like

  • Full-time Area Medical Director opportunity in Austin, Texas

  • Day shifts with rotating weekends

  • Dual clinical and administrative leadership responsibilities

  • Work under the direction of the Market Medical Director

  • Provide clinical leadership and guidance to physicians and healthcare providers

  • Support the development of a collaborative, high-performing clinical team

  • Promote high standards of patient care, clinical quality, and service

  • Evaluate current market operations and identify opportunities for improvement

  • Help develop and implement strategic policies and operational processes

  • Support market growth, provider performance, and clinical excellence

  • Collaborate with the Market Medical Director and management team to achieve organizational goals

  • Maintain hands-on clinical responsibilities within an urgent care setting

  • Work within an established organizational structure with defined leadership and management support

Why Physicians Choose This Opportunity

  • Opportunity to advance into a physician leadership position

  • Combination of clinical practice and administrative responsibilities

  • Competitive hourly compensation with quarterly bonus opportunities

  • Flexible work schedule designed to support work-life balance

  • Opportunity to influence clinical standards and provider performance

  • Play an active role in developing and motivating high-performing teams

  • Collaborate directly with market leadership on strategic initiatives

  • Opportunity to contribute to operational improvements and market growth

  • Established urgent care organization with a supportive management structure

  • Opportunity to live and work in Austin, one of Texas's most desirable metropolitan areas

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive hourly compensation

  • Quarterly bonus opportunities

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid time off (PTO)

  • Paid time off for continuing medical education (CME)

  • Paid medical malpractice coverage

  • Flexible work scheduling

  • Physician leadership and professional development opportunities

Requirements

  • MD/DO

  • Completion of an accredited residency program in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics (Med/Peds)

  • Board Certified in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Med/Peds

  • Experience practicing in urgent care or a similar clinical setting

  • Experience in urgent care and occupational medicine

  • Previous physician leadership experience preferred

  • Demonstrated ability to motivate peers and promote high standards of patient care

  • Strong clinical skills and a proven record of professional performance

  • Ability to build, develop, and support high-performing clinical teams

  • Understanding of clinical operations, organizational structure, and physician performance

  • Ability to evaluate market needs and implement strategies that support growth and clinical excellence

  • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational leadership skills

  • Willingness to work closely with the Market Medical Director and management team to achieve shared goals

Why Austin, Texas?

Austin offers an appealing combination of career opportunities, outdoor recreation, and an active lifestyle. Known for its thriving business community, live music scene, and welcoming atmosphere, the city continues to attract professionals and families from across the country.

With approximately 300 days of sunshine each year, residents can enjoy outdoor activities throughout much of the year. From boating and paddleboarding on nearby lakes to hiking through the Texas Hill Country, Austin offers plenty of opportunities to stay active outside of work.

The city also features a wide variety of restaurants, live entertainment, arts and cultural events, year-round festivals, and diverse neighborhoods ranging from downtown living to quieter residential communities.

With a growing healthcare market, strong business environment, and opportunities for both professional and personal growth, Austin is an attractive place to build a rewarding career.

If you're an experienced Urgent Care physician looking to take the next step into clinical leadership, this opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while continuing to practice medicine.

Lead with purpose. Practice with flexibility. Build a rewarding career where your clinical expertise and leadership can make a lasting difference.

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