Medical Director – MLK Community Medical Group (MLK CMG)Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital • Los Angeles, CA, USA
Medical Director – MLK Community Medical Group (MLK CMG)
Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital • Los Angeles, CA, USA
21 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionProvide direct patient care in a team-based setting (average 20 patients per day). Participate in telemedicine, post-discharge, and walk-in clinic services. Maintain accurate and timely documentation. Engage in teaching and mentoring activities as appropriate. Board Certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Med-Peds . Minimum 5 years of clinical leadership experience (Medical Director or equivalent) overseeing 15+ providers. Demonstrated success in quality improvement, performance metrics, and operational leadership. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead through influence and collaboration. Commitment to serving an underserved patient population. Competitive salary : $360,000 – $400,000 (DOE) Sign-on bonus : 5% of annual salary Performance bonus : Up to 12% annually Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and malpractice insurance 401(k) with match CME reimbursement and license / board fee coverage Work-life balance : 28 days PTO + 3 CME days Lead a high-impact, mission-oriented medical group serving South Los Angeles. Shape the future of care delivery through innovation, compassion, and collaboration. Work with a leadership team committed to physician empowerment, quality, and community health.
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If interested, please send an email with your CV to jlee@mlkch.org
About the Role
MLK Community Medical Group (MLK CMG) seeks a dynamic and mission-driven Medical Director to lead our team of around 40 multi-specialty and primary care providers across three outpatient clinics. As part of the MLK Community Healthcare's senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the delivery of healthcare to one of Los Angeles’ most underserved communities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a physician-leader who thrives in both clinical practice and strategic administration. The role offers the unique balance of hands-on patient care with oversight of provider performance, quality initiatives, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Administration (70%)
- Provide clinical and administrative leadership to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Oversee provider performance, quality assurance, and patient satisfaction metrics.
- Direct and support clinic operations in alignment with MLK Community Hospital (MLKCH) and MLK Community Medical Group (MLK CMG)’s strategic goals.
- Develop and implement policies, workflows, and clinical practice guidelines.
- Participate in provider recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts.
- Participate in the development and management of the annual budget, promoting financial sustainability and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with hospital leadership on initiatives that improve integration and patient throughput.
- Serve as a liaison between clinical teams and senior leadership, promoting transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
- Contribute to EHR optimization and other health IT initiatives that enhance care coordination, provider satisfaction, and data accuracy.
- Serve as a site director for medical student rotations.
Clinical (30%)
Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
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