Internal Medicine Physician - Assistant Medical Director

Assistant Medical Director Internal Medicine

A growing Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is seeking an Assistant Medical Director Internal Medicine to join its leadership team in Santa Fe.

About the Organization

• Established multispecialty FQHC serving Albuquerque and Santa Fe since 1996
• Collaborative, patient-centered "We Care" culture
• 3 clinic locations with an additional acquisition in progress
• Approximately 155 employees
• 30+ providers, with a urologist joining through acquisition
• Projected 45,236 patient visits in FY2027
• Current patient panel of approximately 10,000, with anticipated growth of 2,000 additional patients

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) of PTO
• $3,000 CME allowance plus 5 paid CME days
• Additional $1,000 for licensure, professional memberships, and subscriptions
• HRSA Student Loan Repayment eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans with employer match, paid holidays, professional development, and access to the 340B Prescription Program

Position Highlights

• MondayFriday schedule
• Location: Santa Fe, NM
• 50% clinical care / 50% administrative and leadership responsibilities
• Reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer
• Average clinic volume of 2.6 patients per hour
• Athena EMR used across all clinic locations
• Opportunity created by continued organizational growth
• In this role, you'll provide comprehensive primary care, manage patient documentation, and support high-quality patient care while helping lead clinical operations. Leadership responsibilities include overseeing 4 Physicians, 7 Nurse Practitioners, and 2 Physician Assistants, monitoring provider productivity, collaborating with the CMO on workflow optimization and operational initiatives, and coordinating provider schedules and coverage.
• The organization offers Primary Care, HIV and Hepatitis C treatment, Behavioral Health, and Pharmacy services. Providers participate in a shared call schedule averaging 14 calls per month, with nurse triage handling initial calls. Full-time provider panels typically range from 1,0801,350 patients, adjusted based on the physician's 50% clinical commitment.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Primary care experience with an interest in physician leadership
• Eligible to obtain or maintain an active New Mexico Medical License