Job Title: Medical Director Primary Care & Clinical Operations
Location: New York, NY 10009
Position Type: Full-Time (Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM; rotating after-hours call)
Compensation: $260,000 $278,000 per year
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and vision-driven Medical Director to oversee clinical operations, lead provider teams, and deliver quality primary care services in New York, NY (10009). This role combines leadership, administrative oversight, and direct patient care to ensure high-quality, comprehensive, and integrated healthcare delivery across our clinical service lines.
Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Oversight:
Lead the recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and performance evaluation of physicians and advanced practice providers across primary care and specialty services.
Establish, review, and update clinical policies, procedures, and medical practice guidelines.
Direct quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, including participating in clinical quality committees and medical governance bodies.
Implement processes for medical record audits, clinical case reviews, and monitoring adherence to professional and ethical standards.
Oversee clinical support functions, including laboratory and diagnostic imaging services, as well as vendor agreements, supplies, and equipment management.
Integrated Care & Operations:
Maintain a clinical patient caseload appropriate to administrative duties.
Collaborate with behavioral health, nutrition, dental, and other service line leaders to support coordinated, comprehensive care.
Evaluate provider productivity, patient demand, and service utilization to optimize scheduling, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Participate in a rotating after-hours call schedule.
External Partnerships & Governance:
Develop and maintain relationships with local hospitals and external healthcare organizations to facilitate seamless referrals, care transitions, and treatment continuity.
Prepare clinical operations reports and present updates to organizational leadership and governance committees.
Contribute to the annual clinical budget development, evaluate resource requirements, and justify proposed expenditures.
Escalate significant operational, clinical, or patient safety concerns to appropriate leadership.
Ensure strict adherence to infection prevention practices, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance standards.
Coordinate continuing education, staff development, and clinical training initiatives.
Qualifications & Requirements Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
Licensure & Certification:
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of combined clinical and administrative leadership experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications Experience in a multi-location community health organization, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), or similar safety-net healthcare delivery system.
Bilingual fluency in Spanish or another language in addition to English.
Schedule & Compensation Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (plus rotating after-hours call schedule)
Salary Range: $260,000 $278,000 / year (commensurate with experience)
