Site Medical Director

Wellpath

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

Qualifications

  • Medical school graduate with relevant degree.
  • Preferred experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Public Health.
  • Current licensure in the State of employment is required.
  • Must possess a valid DEA number.
  • CPR certification required and must be maintained.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct medical care and supervise clinical staff.
  • Ensure complete and accurate documentation of patient encounters in the EMR.
  • Respond to urgent and emergency situations proficiently.
  • Oversee clinical program compliance to NCCHC and ACA standards, revising protocols annually.
  • Collaborate with the Health Services Administrator on quality improvement initiatives and chronic care clinics.
  • Act as a liaison with community health providers to enhance collaborative care.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits plan.
  • Opportunities for continuous medical education (CME).
  • Support for professional licensure maintenance and certifications.
  • Participation in quality improvement initiatives.
  • Professional development opportunities and leadership roles.
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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