Internal Medicine Physician

Medical Director (MD/DO) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (On-Site)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity Our client is a well-established Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the diverse communities of West Philadelphia. They are seeking an experienced physician leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while leading clinical operations in a mission-driven environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a physician who enjoys balancing patient care with executive leadership. The Medical Director will partner closely with the Executive Director/CEO and senior leadership team to drive clinical excellence, improve patient outcomes, mentor providers, and help shape the future direction of the organization.

The ideal physician is a collaborative leader who thrives in a community-based setting and is committed to improving healthcare access for underserved populations.

Position Summary The Medical Director serves as the senior clinical leader for the organization, providing oversight of medical operations while maintaining an active outpatient clinical practice.

This physician will supervise providers, establish evidence-based clinical protocols, oversee quality initiatives, support regulatory compliance, mentor physicians and advanced practice providers, and collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and organizational growth.

This role offers the opportunity to directly influence both patient care and organizational success while practicing medicine in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.

Responsibilities Clinical Leadership

• Provide medical leadership across the organization
• Supervise physicians and advanced practice providers
• Promote evidence-based clinical practice
• Develop and maintain clinical protocols
• Lead quality improvement initiatives
• Review provider performance and clinical outcomes
• Mentor physicians, residents, and clinical staff
• Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
• Support physician recruitment and retention

Patient Care

• Maintain an active outpatient primary care practice
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients across the lifespan
• Deliver comprehensive preventive and chronic disease management
• Promote patient-centered, relationship-based care
• Coordinate multidisciplinary treatment plans
• Improve population health outcomes

Administrative Leadership

• Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards
• Participate in risk management and patient safety programs
• Monitor quality metrics and operational performance
• Support value-based care initiatives
• Represent the organization within the community and professional organizations

Must-Have Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Certified in Family Medicine , Internal Medicine , or another relevant primary care specialty
• Active, unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Minimum 5 years of post-residency clinical experience
• Previous physician leadership experience (Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Clinical Director, Lead Physician, Department Chair, or equivalent)
• Current outpatient primary care experience
• Experience supervising physicians and/or advanced practice providers
• Strong understanding of quality improvement and clinical performance metrics
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities with direct patient care
• Passion for community medicine and improving healthcare access

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Medical Director experience
• Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) experience
• Community Health Center experience
• Population Health Management
• Value-Based Care
• NCQA / PCMH experience
• HRSA compliance knowledge
• Epic EMR
• Physician mentoring
• Medical education or academic teaching
• Physician recruitment
• Strategic planning
• Healthcare operations
• Risk management
• Utilization management
• Regulatory compliance
• Clinical protocol development

Ideal Candidate Background Candidates with experience in any of the following are highly encouraged to apply:

• Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Primary Care
• Community Health
• Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
• Ambulatory Care
• Academic Medicine
• Medical Director
• Associate Medical Director
• Clinical Director
• Physician Executive
• Ambulatory Medical Director

Leadership Competencies

• Physician Leadership
• Clinical Operations
• Executive Presence
• Team Development
• Quality Improvement
• Strategic Planning
• Change Management
• Physician Engagement
• Population Health
• Healthcare Compliance
• Performance Improvement
• Community Partnership Development

Compensation & Benefits Competitive Compensation Package

• Base Salary: Up to $300,000 annually (DOE)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice Coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Long-Term Career Growth

Final compensation and benefits will be based on experience, qualifications, and the client's final offer.

Why This Opportunity? This is more than a Medical Director role it's an opportunity to lead meaningful change within a respected community health organization.

You'll have the ability to:

• Shape the future of clinical care
• Mentor and develop physicians
• Influence organizational strategy
• Continue practicing medicine
• Improve health outcomes for underserved communities
• Build a lasting legacy through physician leadership