Associate Medical Director for Primary Care - Physician - JMG North, Jefferson Health

Key Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Provide medical leadership and operational oversight for primary care physicians and APPs within JMG North.
• Serve as the primary clinical liaison between frontline clinicians and system leadership, supporting bidirectional communication, transparency, and timely issue resolution.
• Model professionalism and foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
• Mentor clinicians and practice leaders to support resilience, engagement, accountability, and retention.
• Advance Jefferson’s quality and safety agenda, ensuring clinicians remain informed, engaged, and accountable for key initiatives.
• Lead efforts related to opioid stewardship, including monitoring prescribing practices and helping drive reductions in inappropriate use.
• Champion adoption and effective use of the “On Point” safety system and other organizational safety tools.
• Collaborate with Population Health leadership to support performance on quality metrics, gap closure, preventive care, chronic disease management, and value-based care initiatives.
• Represent JMG North on relevant ACO committees, providing leadership and clinical insight.
• Partner with the SVP/Associate CMO and Administrative SVP for JMG North to meet strategic, operational, and financial goals.
• Participate in regional planning and execution of initiatives aimed at improving access, efficiency, growth, and patient experience.
• Provide clinical input into resource allocation, staffing models, care delivery design, and performance optimization.

Clinician Engagement & Communication

• Conduct regular practice visits, rounding, and meetings to maintain a deep understanding of local needs, barriers, and opportunities.
• Facilitate consistent communication of system priorities and changes to clinicians, ensuring clarity and alignment.
• Support onboarding, orientation, and integration of new primary care clinicians.
• Lead the longitudinal orientation program for new Primary Care physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians within Jefferson Medical Group.

Clinical Responsibilities (0.3 FTE)

• Provide direct primary care services consistent with professional standards and Jefferson clinical guidelines.
• Maintain a high level of clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
• Serve as a role model for evidence-based practice, patient safety, and team-based care.