Medical Director

About the role

The Medical Director ensures delivery of high-quality, integrated, and patient-centered medical and vision care. The Medical Director, as a licensed provider, will provide direct patient care for patients of Hunter Health Clinic (HHC). This role also provides clinical leadership, mentorship, and provider development for physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses, while dedicating time to administrative leadership duties.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the executive team to set a strategic vision for delivering high quality, integrated, cost-efficient care where an excellent patient experience and improved health outcomes are the primary goals.
• Sets strategic vision for the medical department by establishing direct priorities for departmental projects and initiatives in relation to the overall priorities of the organization.
• Supervises physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners, which includes hiring, providing guidance and direction, training, evaluating performance, and initiating corrective action or disciplinary action.
• Provides mentorship, coaching, and professional development support for providers, including physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses, to support clinical excellence, provider growth, retention, and alignment with HHC standards of care.
• Creates an environment of high employee engagement to support HHC's mission to be the employer of choice in the community.
• Develops and implements plans to maximize the effectiveness of medical and vision services at HHC by monitoring activities including budget planning, grant and program management, partnerships with local agencies and representation at meetings of local stakeholders and professionals.
• Dedicates time to administrative and departmental leadership duties, including clinical operations oversight, provider support, quality improvement, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and performance management.
• Establishes direct priorities for departmental projects and initiatives by setting goals and objectives, then executes to reach goals and objectives while monitoring progress.
• Establishes and manages appropriate quality and productivity standards for patient care in the medical and vision department while assuring that appropriate protocols for continuous improvement are established and monitored for ongoing compliance with quality assurance standards set by the organization, licensing boards, and funding agencies.
• Manages the financial performance of the department, including developing and maintaining the department budget.
• Manages the organization's clinical supervision system to ensure effective supervision of physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
• Supports provider onboarding, clinical skill development, and other administrative tasks.

Requirements

Previous Medical Director experience or a physician with demonstrated clinical leadership and a desire to grow into a broader leadership role.

Qualifications

• Licensed Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• At least 5 years of relevant clinical experience
• Experience in FQHC settings preferred
• Strong leadership skills and ability to collaborate with executive leadership
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements

Skills

• Strong clinical skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership and mentoring abilities
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Healthcare policy and compliance knowledge

Benefits

As a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, Hunter Health offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate clinical responsibilities and administrative duties.