Medical Director jobs-in Phoenix,AZ,US

Medical Director - Family & Internal Medicine (MD/DO) - Phoenix, AZ

Location: Phoenix, AZ (85012) & Peoria (85382) Schedule: 4 days administrative, 1 day clinical (up to 25 patients) Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Position Overview:

Seeking an experienced Medical Director (Family Medicine/Internal Medicine) to support our Central Services Office in Phoenix. This physician leader will partner closely with the Chief Clinical Officer to oversee clinical quality, provider performance, and operational excellence across health centers, while maintaining a limited clinical practice.

This role is ideal for a mission-driven leader with strong FQHC/community health experience and a passion for mentoring providers and improving care delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for Family Medicine & Internal Medicine providers
• Serve as primary liaison between providers and organizational leadership
• Conduct site visits and lead provider meetings
• Supervise, mentor, audit, and evaluate providers
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and orientation of new medical staff
• Assist in developing and enforcing clinical policies, procedures, and standing orders
• Implement and support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Care Delivery Integration (CDI) models
• Monitor regulatory compliance and quality standards
• Collaborate on access, productivity, and performance improvement strategies
• Participate in leadership meetings, budgeting input, and strategic initiatives
• Address escalated patient and staff clinical concerns in partnership with People Services
• Maintain limited active clinical practice as required

Qualifications:

Required:

• MD or DO (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine)
• Completion of an accredited U.S. residency program
• Active medical license in good standing (AZ or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Valid unrestricted DEA license
• Board certified or board eligible
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience in a healthcare system
• Minimum 2 years leadership/management experience (strong preference for FQHC/community health)
• Current BLS/AED certification
• Valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Valid AZ driver's license

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• Bilingual Spanish/English

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Combination of office, clinic, and travel between sites
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 lbs (50 lbs with assistance), and manage clinical work demands
• Exposure to standard clinical environments and travel-related conditions