Medical Director

Wellpath

$200K — $250K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Medical school graduate required.
  • Experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Public Health preferred.
  • Current licensure in the State of employment necessary.
  • Must hold a valid DEA number.
  • CPR certification required and needs to be current.
  • Privileges and CME requirements must be maintained for continued practice.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver direct medical care and document all clinical encounters.
  • Supervise and support healthcare staff to ensure clinical protocol adherence.
  • Oversee chronic care clinics and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with the Health Services Administrator to improve patient outcomes.
  • Maintain clinical oversight and consult on complex medical cases.

Benefits

  • Continuous quality improvement focus in medical practice.
  • Opportunities for policy and protocol development.
  • Engagement in diverse healthcare collaborations.
  • Leadership role with direct impact on patient care and outcomes.
Full Job Description
How you make a difference

The Site Medical Director provides clinical leadership at the assigned facility and ensures compliance with medical standards and regulations. They deliver direct care, supervise healthcare staff, and coordinate with internal and external healthcare providers. Responsibilities include documentation, emergency response, treatment planning, and formulary compliance. The Medical Director supports continuous quality improvement efforts and participates in policy and protocol development. They also play a key role in chronic care clinic oversight, pharmacy monitoring, and medical program review.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct medical care and document all clinical encounters in compliance with standards
  • Supervise and support healthcare staff and ensure adherence to clinical protocols
  • Oversee chronic care clinics, utilization review, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate with the Health Services Administrator to enhance patient care and outcomes
  • Maintain clinical oversight and consult on complex medical cases or referrals


Qualifications & Requirements

EDUCATION
  • Medical school graduate

EXPERIENCE
  • Experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Public Health preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
  • Must have and maintain current licensure within the State of employment
  • Maintains a current DEA number
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification
  • Must maintain privileges and CME requirements for continued medical practice in the State


This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

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