Medical Director

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Director This role is located in Niles, MI. Want to make a meaningful impact on the health of your community while continuing to practice medicine? Do you enjoy providing clinical leadership, mentoring other physicians, and helping improve the quality of care across an organization? Do you thrive in an environment focused on people, technology, collaboration, and improving the health of underserved communities? Then, we have an Excellent Opportunity for You! What We Offer: Exciting, innovative, collaborative, and flexible work environment Challenging and progressive career developmentCompetitive salaries and bonus program! Comprehensive Health & Wellness programsRetirement Program with Employer Match! Continuing Educational Reimbursement Best practice Paid Time Off policies and paid holidaysAnd much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and roleWhat You'll Do: As the Medical Director will provide clinical leadership and direction for medical services while continuing to provide direct patient care. This role will have a focus on improving quality of care, mentoring physicians, maintaining clinical standards, supporting evidence-based practices, and helping improve the health of the community. Your Accountabilities in the Role: Provides clinical leadership and direction for the medical services to support consistent, high-quality patient care.Establishes and maintains clinical standards, protocols, policies, and procedures to ensure effective and consistent delivery of care.Promotes evidence-based, patient-centered approaches to improve the quality and effectiveness of patient care.Participates in clinical consultations and problem-solving to provide guidance and support when needed.Monitors the quality and consistency of patient care and uses patient care information and surveys to identify opportunities for improvement.Supports appropriate utilization of diagnostic testing, referrals, medications, and other resources needed to provide quality patient care.Promotes preventative care, chronic disease management, and population health initiatives to improve the health of the community.Promotes a whole-person approach to healthcare that considers the body, mind, and spirit of the patient.Mentors and supports other physicians and clinical professionals to strengthen quality of care and provider development. Position Requirements: Education: MD or DO required. Must possess or be able to obtain a Michigan medical license.Experience: 6+ years of experience practicing medicine required. 1–2 years of Medical Director or clinical leadership experience preferred; an experienced physician with 6+ years who is ready to take the next step into medical leadership will also be considered.Certifications: General Practice or Family Practice experience preferred. Specialized Medicine physicians may be considered if they have meaningful experience in family/general practice and experience caring for a broad patient population. Substance abuse/addiction medicine experience would be a plus.Functional Skills: Strong planning, organization, and execution skills required. Strong clinical judgment and the ability to monitor standards of care, improve quality, mentor other physicians, support administration, and contribute to community health initiatives. Must be comfortable working approximately 50% with patients and 50% in administrative/clinical leadership responsibilities.Technology Skills: Advanced technology aptitude required. Must be interested in and comfortable embracing technology and new systems, including the organization's continued development of AI-enabled systems and procedures.Communication Skills: Advanced verbal and written communication skills required. Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, leadership, employees, patients, and community members.Leadership/Behaviors: Innovative, caring, collaborative, and strong leadership abilities. Must be comfortable mentoring experienced physicians and influencing improvements in quality of care through collaboration rather than simply managing people.Culture Match: Mission-driven, community-focused, and committed to serving underserved populations. The ideal candidate will be motivated by quality of care, teamwork, community health, innovation, and making a positive difference rather than being primarily driven by revenue. Other Important Information: Pay/Salary: Salary is commensurate with proven expertise. And, the compensation will grow as the team member grows! Reports To: CEO Core Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (schedule can be flexible) Typical Work Week: M-F; 40–45 hours per week; occasional Saturday rotation and call responsibilities. Direct Reports: 13-15 Physicians Travel: Need to visit the other locations on Admin Days.