Emergency Medicine Clinical Programs Manager
United States
External Job Description and Responsibilities
Join TeamHealth as an Emergency Medicine Clinical Programs Manager, a highly strategic, fully remote leadership role responsible for identifying operational improvement opportunities, developing scalable solutions, and deploying enterprise-wide initiatives across more than 550 emergency departments nationwide.
This role is ideal for a clinically trained emergency medicine leader, preferably an RN or PA, with experience leading Emergency Department operations within a large health system or multi-hospital organization. Rather than providing direct facility support or overseeing day-to-day Emergency Department operations, you will use data, analytics, and clinical expertise to drive performance improvement initiatives that can be implemented at scale across the enterprise.
This is a fully remote, enterprise-focused role responsible for developing and deploying performance improvement initiatives across more than 550 Emergency Departments nationwide. This position does not provide direct facility support, onsite operational leadership, or oversight of day-to-day Emergency Department operations. Candidates must have leadership experience within a large health system and a demonstrated track record of identifying opportunities, developing initiatives, and implementing solutions across multiple hospitals, regions, or markets.
Key Responsibilities
This role is ideal for a clinically trained emergency medicine leader, preferably an RN or PA, with experience leading Emergency Department operations within a large health system or multi-hospital organization. Rather than providing direct facility support or overseeing day-to-day Emergency Department operations, you will use data, analytics, and clinical expertise to drive performance improvement initiatives that can be implemented at scale across the enterprise.
This is a fully remote, enterprise-focused role responsible for developing and deploying performance improvement initiatives across more than 550 Emergency Departments nationwide. This position does not provide direct facility support, onsite operational leadership, or oversight of day-to-day Emergency Department operations. Candidates must have leadership experience within a large health system and a demonstrated track record of identifying opportunities, developing initiatives, and implementing solutions across multiple hospitals, regions, or markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee ED operational performance across multiple groups, identifying trends and opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and quality outcomes at scale.
- Collaborate closely with group leadership, Vice Presidents of Operations, Regional Medical Directors, System Medical Directors, and Facility Medical Directors to improve department metrics and identify opportunities for growth expansion and innovation.
- Facilitate communication and alignment across a broad set of stakeholders with varying priorities and backgrounds.
- Partner with Performance Improvement Consultants (PIC) and Regional Performance Directors to implement and disseminate best practices across the enterprise.
- Lead large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives involving clinical, operational, and administrative stakeholders.
- Lead the development and execution of national Emergency Medicine strategic initiatives, with a focus on ED throughput optimization and ensure measurable, sustained improvements.
- Lead special projects aligned with Emergency Medicine service line priorities.
- Establish structured project plans, governance models, and performance tracking mechanisms to ensure successful execution and scalability of projects.
- Review and conduct deep-dive analyses of quarterly performance metrics, to identify root causes and translate data into actionable insights and plans to address identified opportunities.
- Monitor and analyze performance data, including throughput, quality, and patient experience metrics across all regions.
- Identify high-performing and underperforming sites and collaborate with operational and clinical leadership to implement targeted improvement strategies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Requirements
Required Experience and Qualifications
- Clinical background required; RN or PA strongly preferred with significant Emergency Medicine experience.
- Emergency Department leadership experience within a large health system, academic medical center, or multi-hospital organization required.
- Proven experience analyzing performance data, identifying operational opportunities, and developing enterprise-wide improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrated success implementing programs across multiple hospitals, regions, or markets.
- Strong understanding of Emergency Department throughput, patient flow, and operational performance metrics.
- Experience using data and reporting tools, including Power BI, to drive decision-making and measure outcomes.
- Ability to influence clinical and operational leaders across a matrixed organization.
- Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fully remote role focused on enterprise strategy and program deployment.
- Experience working within large, complex healthcare systems strongly preferred.
Job Benefits
Why TeamHealth
At TeamHealth, you'll join a culture built around collaboration, innovation, and purpose. TeamHealth is proud to be the leading physician practice in the U.S. providing exceptional patient care, together.
TeamHealth has been recognized as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare" for 2026 by Becker's Hospital Review. TeamHealth has also been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2025.
We continue to grow across the U.S. from our clinicians to corporate employees.
Join Us!
If you're passionate about using data to identify opportunities, create scalable solutions, and drive enterprise-wide improvement across one of the nation's largest Emergency Medicine networks, we'd love to hear from you. Join TeamHealth and help shape the future of Emergency Medicine through strategic innovation, operational excellence, and measurable impact.
What We Offer
At TeamHealth, we invest in our people by providing opportunities for career growth and professional development within an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to belong. Eligible employees may receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment, a 401(k) plan with discretionary company match, generous paid time off to support work-life balance, eight paid company holidays each year, and company-provided equipment for eligible remote positions.
At TeamHealth, you'll join a culture built around collaboration, innovation, and purpose. TeamHealth is proud to be the leading physician practice in the U.S. providing exceptional patient care, together.
TeamHealth has been recognized as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare" for 2026 by Becker's Hospital Review. TeamHealth has also been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2025.
We continue to grow across the U.S. from our clinicians to corporate employees.
Join Us!
If you're passionate about using data to identify opportunities, create scalable solutions, and drive enterprise-wide improvement across one of the nation's largest Emergency Medicine networks, we'd love to hear from you. Join TeamHealth and help shape the future of Emergency Medicine through strategic innovation, operational excellence, and measurable impact.
What We Offer
At TeamHealth, we invest in our people by providing opportunities for career growth and professional development within an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to belong. Eligible employees may receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment, a 401(k) plan with discretionary company match, generous paid time off to support work-life balance, eight paid company holidays each year, and company-provided equipment for eligible remote positions.
Location
Remote
Working Level
Full-Time
Clinical background required (RN or PA strongly preferred) with significant emergency medicine experience; ED leadership in large health system; experience analyzing performance data and implementing enterprise-wide initiatives; Power BI proficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- overseeing ED performance
- developing improvement initiatives
- leading strategic projects
Skills & Tools
Power BI
Job Details
- Category: Healthcare Services - Advanced Practice
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
About TeamHealth
A leading physician practice providing emergency medicine and clinical program management across the U.S. — Industry: Healthcare