Medical Director (MD, DO)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

 

Care Alliance Health Center is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical and administrative leadership across the organization. This role is responsible for supporting high-quality, patient-centered care, leading medical providers, strengthening clinical performance, and advancing access to care for the communities we serve.

At Care Alliance, our mission is to provide exceptional, accessible, and compassionate healthcare for all. As Medical Director, you will play an important role in guiding clinical excellence while maintaining an active primary care practice.

About the Role

The Medical Director provides leadership, supervision, and guidance to physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. This position partners closely with clinical, quality, and operational leaders to improve workflows, support regulatory compliance, enhance patient outcomes, and ensure providers are supported in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.

The role includes both leadership responsibilities and direct patient care, with approximately 60% of time dedicated to clinical practice.

What You'll Do

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to medical providers.
• Ensure adherence to clinical standards, evidence-based practices, and organizational protocols.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support provider development.
• Provide comprehensive primary care services, including preventive, chronic, and acute care.
• Partner with quality teams to monitor clinical outcomes and identify gaps in care.
• Lead initiatives to improve patient safety, quality of care, and clinical performance.
• Ensure compliance with HRSA, FQHC, federal, state, and regulatory standards.
• Support audit readiness and accreditation processes.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement clinical strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Partner with operations teams to improve workflows, scheduling, and patient access.
• Build relationships with hospitals, community organizations, and external partners.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention of medical providers.
• Foster a collaborative environment that promotes professional growth and high-quality care.

Why Join Care Alliance?

Care Alliance Health Center is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care that strengthens communities and improves access for patients who need it most. As Medical Director, you will have the opportunity to lead clinical care, support providers, and help shape systems that improve outcomes across the organization.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off
• 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan with up to a 7% employer match

Work Environment

This role operates in both clinical and administrative settings with frequent interaction with providers, staff, and leadership. Travel between clinic sites may be required to support clinical operations and leadership responsibilities.

Requirements:

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a physician leader who combines strong clinical judgment with a collaborative leadership style. The ideal candidate is committed to patient-centered care, provider development, quality improvement, and improving access for diverse and underserved communities.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
• Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or a related specialty
• Active, unrestricted Ohio medical license or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Ability to analyze clinical data and performance metrics
• Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center, community health center, or similar setting
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and quality improvement initiatives
• Proficiency in electronic health records, preferably Epic

Apply today and help Care Alliance advance exceptional, accessible, and compassionate healthcare for all.