Medical Director of Pediatric Primary Care for Medically Complex
About the role
The Medical Director of Pediatric Complex Care will lead the clinical, operational, and strategic direction of the complex care program at Nemours Children’s Health in Jacksonville, Florida. This role involves overseeing care for children with medical complexities, improving health outcomes, reducing unnecessary healthcare utilization, and supporting high-quality interdisciplinary care.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical models for complex care delivery.
Develop systems and workflows to support care coordination, continuity, and transitions of care.
Monitor and improve program outcomes including patient satisfaction, hospitalizations, emergency visits, and care plan adherence.
Guide the creation and implementation of individualized care plans in partnership with families and care teams.
Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards governing the practice of medicine and the clinical provision of medical care.
Participate in the development and updating of policies, procedures, processes, standards, and systems to respond to changes in the regulatory environment or organizational needs.
Manage the activities of the primary medical care program, including planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, and service offerings to ensure effective delivery of services.
Maintain knowledge of trends and best practices in primary medical care programs; analyze program data and conduct research to identify emerging needs and services; assess needs and opportunities and make recommendations based on findings.
Prepare and submit written reports on clinic issues, concerns, program status, initiatives, and progress to department leadership; participate in short and long-term program planning, including development of goals and objectives and assist in the preparation of an operating budget for the clinic(s).
Qualifications
MD or DO, board certified in Pediatrics.
Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA.
Minimum 5 years of experience in primary and complex care.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Skills
Strong leadership and management skills.
Experience in developing and implementing clinical models for complex care.
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance.
Benefits
No state income tax in Florida.
Competitive compensation.
Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision.
Mortgage assistance, relocation packages, and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans.
Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Pay
TBD
Schedule
TBD