You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Director to lead clinical operations, oversee provider teams, and ensure high-quality, comprehensive patient care. This role involves significant leadership responsibilities, including recruitment, performance management, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives, while maintaining an appropriate clinical patient caseload.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and performance evaluation of physicians and advanced practice providers across primary care and specialty services.
• Oversee clinical support functions, including laboratory and diagnostic imaging services, and assist with the management of related vendor agreements, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain a clinical patient caseload as appropriate to administrative responsibilities.
• Collaborate with leadership across behavioral health, nutrition, dental, and other service lines to support coordinated, comprehensive care.
• Develop and maintain relationships with hospitals and external healthcare organizations to facilitate referrals, transitions of care, and continuity of treatment.
• Establish, review, and update clinical policies, procedures, and medical practice guidelines.
• Direct quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, including participation in clinical quality committees.
• Implement processes for medical record audits, clinical case reviews, and monitoring adherence to professional and ethical standards.
• Evaluate provider productivity, patient demand, and service utilization to improve appointment availability, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Coordinate continuing education, staff development, and clinical training initiatives.
• Prepare clinical operations reports and present updates to organizational leadership as needed.
• Participate in leadership, governance, community, and staff meetings.
• Contribute to annual clinical budget development, evaluate resource requirements, and provide justification for proposed expenditures.
• Oversee the activities of medical governance bodies and associated committees.
• Escalate significant operational, clinical, or patient safety concerns to the appropriate leadership.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention practices, workplace safety requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Promote a collaborative workplace culture through constructive feedback, professional communication, and interdisciplinary engagement.
• Participate in a rotating after-hours call schedule.
• Undertake additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
• Active medical license in New York State.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in Spanish or another language in addition to English.
• Experience working within a multi-location community health organization, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), or comparable healthcare delivery system.

Experience

• At least five years of combined clinical and administrative experience in an ambulatory healthcare environment.

Additional Requirements

• Typical schedule is Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM.
• May require one later shift per week (11 AM - 7 PM).
• Participation in a rotating after-hours call schedule.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.