Medical Director

Overview

Medical Director of Primary Care Services — Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC), Providence, Rhode Island.

Join a mission to transform lives and advance health equity. With over 55 years of service and a team of about 550 serving 85,000 patients, this leadership role guides clinicians to deliver high-quality, safe, and effective primary care across the network. This position reports to the Chief Medical Officer and leads clinical strategy and program development within PCHC’s primary care services.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will foster cohesive collaboration among medical clinicians to achieve exceptional clinical outcomes and patient access.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor teams of physicians and clinicians across PCHC’s primary care locations in Providence
• Develop and implement clinical strategies that align with PCHC's mission and goals
• Oversee quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes
• Collaborate with Chief Medical Officer on organizational strategy and growth
• Drive clinical program development and redesign based on data analysis
• Provide direct clinical care at 0.2 FTE to assist with vacation coverage when possible; participate in on-call rotation and provide coverage as needed

Qualifications

• Board Certified Primary Care Physician (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or similar primary care emphasis)
• Current MD/DO license in Rhode Island
• Three years of progressive experience in a physician leadership role
• Five years of clinical experience
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership roles, coaching and developing physicians
• Experience using metrics-driven approaches to analyze healthcare data and drive clinical strategy
• Ability to maintain hospital privileges in accordance with PCHC policies
• Commitment to ongoing professional education and certification as required

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations within a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape
• Maintains a sense of humor, impeccable bedside manner, and professionalism
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for serving underserved communities
• Collaborative approach to leadership
• Strategic thinker with operational excellence

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and mission-driven work environment
• Loan repayment program eligibility

Location

Providence, Rhode Island

PCHC is EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Additional Information

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industry: Medical Practices