Family Medicine Physician - Assistant MD (Medical Director)

Assistant Medical Director Family Medicine

A well-established Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is seeking an Assistant Medical Director Family Medicine to join its growing team in Santa Fe, New Mexico, located approximately 60 miles (about a 1-hour drive) from Albuquerque.

About the Organization

• Multispecialty FQHC serving the Albuquerque and Santa Fe communities since 1996
• 3 clinic locations, with an additional acquisition in progress
• 155 employees and 30+ providers
• Supportive, patient-centered "We Care" culture
• Projected 45,236 patient visits in FY2027
• Current patient panel of approximately 10,000, with expected growth through acquisition

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $285,000
• Up to 15% annual performance bonus
• $3,000 quarterly leadership stipend for each Pharmacist and Physician Assistant supervised
• 5 weeks (200 hours) PTO
• $3,000 CME allowance plus 5 CME days
• Additional $1,000 for licensure and professional memberships
• HRSA Student Loan Repayment eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan with 4% employer match, and professional development

Position Highlights

• 50% clinical care / 50% leadership responsibilities
• MondayFriday schedule
• Reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer
• Average of 2.6 patients per clinical hour
• Athena EMR system-wide
• Position created due to continued organizational growth
• Responsibilities include providing comprehensive primary care, supervising a team of 4 Physicians, 7 Nurse Practitioners, and 2 Physician Assistants, supporting clinical operations, coordinating provider schedules, monitoring productivity, and collaborating with leadership on workflow improvements and practice growth. Shared call schedule averages 14 times per month, with nurse triage handling first-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
• Primary care physician interested in a leadership role as Assistant Medical Director
• Eligible for a New Mexico medical license