Site Medical Director

Wellpath

$150K — $200K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Medical school graduate.
  • Experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Public Health preferred.
  • Current licensure in the State of employment required.
  • Current DEA number required.
  • CPR certification required.

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.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead quality improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborative environment with healthcare providers.
  • Involvement in enhancing patient care protocols.
  • Regularly engage in continuous education and training opportunities.
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.


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.

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