Associate Medical Director for Operations - Physician - JMG North, Jefferson Health

Job Title: Associate Medical Director of Operations - Jefferson Medical Group North Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0 (0.4 Administrative / 0.6 Clinical) Reports to: SVP / Associate CMO, JMG North Job Description The Associate Medical Director of Operations (AMDO) for Jefferson Medical Group (JMG) North is a physician leader (MD or DO, any specialty) responsible for advancing efficient, patient‑centered clinical operations and leading provider recruitment across all specialties. This role dedicates 0.4FTE to administrative leadership and 0.6FTE to clinical practice, ensuring strong visibility with clinicians while supporting operational excellence across the region. Key Responsibilities Lead clinical operational initiatives across JMG North, including template optimization, appointment efficiency, and capacity management. Drive improvements in care continuity, referral patterns, and network integrity to support coordinated, system‑aligned patient care. Serve as a clinical liaison between providers, practice operations, and system leadership to ensure smooth operational workflows and timely issue resolution. Support implementation and adoption of new operational standards, technologies, or processes. Act as primary physician leader for recruitment across all specialties, partnering with Talent Acquisition, department chairs, and practice administrators to define staffing needs, recruit, interview, and evaluate candidates. Support onboarding and integration of new providers to ensure a positive transition and alignment with JMG expectations. Provide leadership to ensure high‑quality, safe, and efficient clinical performance across practices. Support the use and optimization of systems and tools that advance safety, continuity, and reliability. Use data to identify operational inefficiencies or performance gaps and assist practices in adopting improvements. Maintain consistent presence in practices through rounding, site visits, and meetings to understand local challenges and support frontline clinicians. Communicate system priorities and operational changes clearly and effectively across specialties. Promote a culture of professionalism, respect, and accountability consistent with Jefferson values. Collaborate with practice leaders to support clinician engagement, retention, and operational alignment. Provide direct patient care consistent with clinical training and Jefferson standards (0.6FTE). Maintain high levels of clinical quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction. Serve as a role model for professionalism, evidence‑based practice, and team‑based care. Qualifications MD or DO degree required (any specialty accepted). Active Pennsylvania medical license (or eligibility). Board certification in respective specialty. Demonstrated experience or interest in medical operations, leadership, or practice optimization. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to collaborate with multispecialty providers and operational leaders. Commitment to practicing and leading in a manner aligned with the values of Jefferson. Competencies & Attributes Collaborative leadership style with ability to build strong relationships across specialties. Data‑informed decision making with ability to interpret operational and performance metrics. Ability to balance system priorities with the realities of daily clinical practice. Strong problem‑solving, organization, and follow‑through capabilities. Adaptable, professional, and committed to Jefferson’s mission, values, and culture. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance. Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage. Flexible spending accounts and retirement plans. Tuition assistance. Voluntary benefits and group rate insurance discounts. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. #J-18808-Ljbffr