Site Medical Director

Wellpath

$180K — $220K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited medical school
  • Preferred experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Public Health
  • Current licensure in the state of employment
  • Maintains a current DEA number
  • Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct medical care and supervise clinical staff
  • Ensure accurate documentation of patient encounters
  • Respond to urgent and emergency medical situations
  • Adhere to established formulary guidelines and use in-house resources
  • Oversee compliance with NCCHC and ACA standards
  • Collaborate with Health Services Administrator on quality improvement programs
  • Liaise with community health providers and review clinical protocols annually

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead quality improvement initiatives
  • Engagement in community health collaboration
  • Involvement in chronic care clinics and pharmacy oversight
  • Scope to enhance patient outcomes through direct care and supervision
  • Flexible structure with one-day weekly requirement
Full Job Description
How you make a difference

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.


Additional Details

One Day Weekly

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. Maintains 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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