Site Medical Director Hourly

Wellpath

$150K — $200K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Medical school graduate
  • Preferred experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Public Health
  • Current state medical licensure
  • Active DEA number
  • CPR certification required and maintained
  • Maintains clinical privileges and continuing medical education (CME) requirements

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct medical care to patients while supervising clinical staff
  • Ensure accurate documentation of all patient encounters in EMR or approved formats
  • Manage urgent and emergency situations effectively
  • Oversee compliance with NCCHC and ACA clinical standards through protocol review
  • Collaborate with Health Services Administrator on quality improvement initiatives
  • Liaise with community health providers and offer expert consultation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Support for continuing education
  • Flexible work schedule options
Full Job Description
About this role

The Site Medical Director oversees medical care at the assigned facility in compliance with company, institutional, NCCHC, and ACA standards. They provide direct patient care, supervise clinical staff, and ensure accurate, timely documentation in the EMR or approved formats. The role includes managing emergency situations, adhering to formulary guidelines, and utilizing in-house resources before external referrals. The Director collaborates with the Health Services Administrator to lead quality improvement initiatives, chronic care clinics, and pharmacy oversight. They also liaise with community health providers, review clinical protocols annually, and contribute to the continuous enhancement of patient outcomes.

What you bring to the table

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. Maintains CME requirements for continued medical practice in the State.


What you will do

  • Provide direct medical care, supervise staff, and ensure complete, accurate documentation of patient encounters.
  • Respond to urgent and emergency situations, adhere to established formularies, and use in-house resources before external referrals.
  • Oversee clinical program compliance with NCCHC and ACA standards, reviewing and approving protocols annually.
  • Partner with the Health Services Administrator to lead quality improvement programs, chronic care clinics, and pharmacy monitoring.
  • Serve as liaison with community healthcare providers and offer consultation to facility professionals.

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