Clinical Director (Medical)

Clinical DirectorA rapidly expanding, physician-led primary care organization is seeking a Center Clinical Director to lead one of its senior-focused outpatient centers in North St. Louis.This is an opportunity for a high-performing physician ready to step into meaningful leadership while maintaining active patient care. The role blends clinical excellence, operational oversight, and physician mentorship in a value-based care environment.Position OverviewThe Center Clinical Director is responsible for driving clinical quality, operational performance, and physician engagement within the assigned center.This leader provides direct patient care while supervising and coaching Primary Care Physicians, ensuring strong execution of clinical standards, quality metrics, and patient outcomes.Time allocation between clinical care and leadership responsibilities varies based on center size and provider capacity.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive outpatient care to adult and geriatric patientsMaintain accountability for patient outcomes and quality performanceSupervise, mentor, and coach PCPs within the centerLead daily clinical huddles and performance discussionsDrive clinical quality improvement initiativesPartner with operational leadership to improve financial and operational performanceSupport recruitment and onboarding of new providersFoster a strong, collaborative physician cultureMonitor and support center census, growth, and membership initiativesLeadership ExpectationsModel accountability and clinical excellenceBuild strong interdisciplinary team relationshipsStrengthen clinical-operations alignmentInfluence quality, efficiency, and patient satisfactionPromote a culture of continuous improvementQualificationsMD or DO (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or related specialty)Active Missouri medical license (or ability to obtain)Board Certified or Board EligibleMinimum 1–2 years of clinical experience requiredPrior leadership or Medical Director experience preferredExperience in value-based or managed care models preferredStrong interpersonal and coaching skillsCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salary approximately $240,000 – $340,000Performance-based bonus opportunitiesComprehensive benefits packageLeadership development and advancement opportunitiesSupportive, physician-led environmentWhy This Role Is DifferentMeaningful leadership without stepping away from patient careStructured support model and strong care team infrastructureOpportunity to influence both clinical outcomes and operational performanceGrowing organization with long-term advancement potential