Clinical Medical Director
hace 8 días
Los Angeles
Clinical Medical Director – Los Angeles, CA 📍 Location: Los Angeles, CA 🕒 Schedule: Mon–Thu 7:30am–4:40pm (on-site), Fri remote Admin Day 💰 Compensation: $222,445 – $370,741 annually ✅ Benefits: Full Medical, Dental, Vision, 403B Retirement Plan with employer match About Us We are a mission-driven health organization committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to a diverse community. Our providers work closely with patients who may face homelessness, mental health challenges, or substance use disorders. Join our team and help make a meaningful impact on the health and wellness of Los Angeles residents. Position Summary We are seeking a Licensed Primary Care Physician (Family Medicine, BC/BE) to provide exceptional outpatient care while supporting clinical leadership initiatives. This role combines hands-on patient care with clinical supervision, quality improvement, and leadership responsibilities. Key Responsibilities • Lead Provider Meetings and other meetings in place of the CMO as needed., • Cover CMO responsibilities during absences., • Assist the CMO in monitoring clinical performance metrics (HEDIS, STAR, UDS, etc.) via chart audits and reports., • Evaluate and treat patients at clinic sites, including acute, chronic, and preventive care., • Perform in-office procedures such as incision and drainage, arthrocentesis, nail removal, skin biopsy, and cryotherapy., • Maintain productivity standards of 22 patients per day., • Ensure accurate, thorough, and timely documentation; lock progress notes within 48 hours., • Review and sign off on lab results, diagnostic reports, and consult notes promptly., • Initiate and manage specialist referrals and e-consults, providing whole-person care., • Serve as primary care provider for a patient panel within a collaborative care team., • Clinically supervise Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), including new provider chart reviews and ongoing supervision., • Collaborate with Medical Assistants and participate in care team efficiency improvements., • Participate in team huddles, Provider Meetings, All-Staff Meetings, and Continuous Quality Improvement activities., • Provide compassionate care for patients with mental health, substance use, or social challenges., • Complete waiver training for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) if providing care for adult patients with substance use disorder., • Assist with community health screenings and outreach events., • Maintain active enrollment in Medicare, Medicaid, and other payor programs. On-Call Expectations: • Rotating on-call coverage consists of carrying a phone for one week approximately every 2 months., • This is phone-only coverage, with no on-site requirement., • Periodically work occasional Sunday shifts to support operational needs. Qualifications & Requirements • Licensed to practice medicine in California with an active DEA license., • BC/BE in Family Medicine only. Direct experience in Family Medicine is required; years of experience are less important than demonstrated passion, commitment, and alignment with serving an underserved and homeless population., • Residency Consideration: Recent residency graduates considered only if they served as Chief Resident., • Leadership Requirement: Strong, proven leadership experience required—ideally in a Medical Director or Lead Physician capacity. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to guide clinical teams and support operational oversight., • BLS certification (includes CPR)., • Bilingual Spanish preferred., • Ability to meet productivity and clinical documentation standards. Physical & Work Environment • Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands/fingers., • Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, or lift up to 10 lbs., • Exposure to contagious diseases (e.g., TB, AIDS, STDs) and potentially challenging patient interactions. Why Join Us? • Competitive salary with full benefits and 403B retirement plan with employer match., • Opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization impacting vulnerable populations., • Collaborative, team-based work environment with strong clinical support., • Meaningful leadership and professional growth opportunities.