Jobs · Healthcare · Pennsylvania

Medical Director

Project HOME · Philadelphia, PA · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$217/hrFull-time

Position Overview

The Medical Director is both a strategic leader and an operational partner, responsible for overseeing clinical care delivery across multiple service lines, including primary care, behavioral health, dental, and mobile health services. This role sits at the center of Healthcare Services, ensuring that clinical strategy, daily operations, and patient care are aligned, effective, and responsive to community needs.

Why You Should Apply

This role is ideal for a physician leader who is motivated by impact, collaboration, and systems-level change. You Are Someone Who Is passionate about health equity and serving underserved populations
Thrive in environments that require both strategy and hands-on leadership
Enjoy building and developing high-performing teams
Are energized by the opportunity to shape and expand integrated care models

Key Responsibilities

  • Clinical Leadership & Quality
    Oversight of all clinical service lines, including primary care, behavioral health, dental, and mobile health services
    Ensuring delivery of high-quality, patient-centered, and trauma-informed care
    Leading quality improvement initiatives and monitoring clinical performance outcomes
    Promoting a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement

  • Team Leadership & Development
    Supervision of clinical directors and medical providers across disciplines
    Mentoring and developing clinical leaders, strengthening leadership capacity across teams
    Setting clear expectations and supporting staff in achieving performance goals
    Fostering a collaborative, accountable, and mission-driven team environment

  • Strategic & Operational Leadership
    Translation of organizational strategy into clinical and operational priorities
    Partnering closely with the Senior Director of Operations to align clinical and operational functions
    Identifying opportunities to expand services, improve access, and strengthen care delivery models
    Supporting program development and service innovation

  • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
    Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, including HRSA and FTCA standards
    Overseeing clinical policies, procedures, and documentation practices
    Monitoring clinical risk and ensuring safe, consistent care delivery
    Maintaining readiness for audits and regulatory reviews

  • Financial & Resource Stewardship
    Monitoring productivity, utilization, and clinical performance metrics
    Supporting responsible resource allocation, including staffing and supplies
    Partnering with leadership on budgeting and financial planning
    Balancing quality care delivery with financial sustainability

  • Collaboration & Organizational Leadership
    Serving as a member of the Senior Management Team
    Partnering across departments including operations, nursing, finance, HR, and quality
    Collaborating with program leaders across housing, outreach, and supportive services
    Representing Healthcare Services within the broader organization

  • Patient Care & Clinical Presence
    Maintaining visibility across clinical sites
    Providing direct patient care as needed
    Supporting teams in real-time problem solving and care delivery
    Leading by example in delivering compassionate, mission-driven care

Requirements

  • Currently licensed Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy in Pennsylvania

  • Board Certified in Family Medicine

  • Minimum three years' experience in an established leadership capacity in an organization providing medical and/or behavioral health services

  • Demonstrated leadership ability to create effective teams, provide and communicate vision, and effectively manage change

  • Collaborative, strategic leader able to align clinical operations with organizational goals and support team development

  • Must meet Project HOME's privileged requirements as required by the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)

  • Current CPR certification or obtain within one month if not current

  • Pass Project HOME's criminal and child abuse background checks

  • Must possess a current driver's license

Qualifications

  • Experience in an integrated or mission-driven healthcare setting, overseeing multi-site, multidisciplinary providers

  • Experience in providing services regarding health equity, trauma-informed care, and serving people experiencing homelessness or other underserved populations

  • Familiarity with HRSA-funded programs or FQHC environments

Skills

  • Core Competencies: Clinical Leadership, Strategic Judgment & Executive Communication, People Leadership & Team Development, Collaborative Leadership & Change Enablement, Operational & Financial Stewardship, Regulatory & Risk Management

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