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Medical Director of MLK Community Medical Group in South Los Angeles
Medical Director of MLK Community Medical Group in South Los AngelesMartin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital (MLK) • Los Angeles, CA, US
Medical Director of MLK Community Medical Group in South Los Angeles

Medical Director of MLK Community Medical Group in South Los Angeles

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital (MLK) • Los Angeles, CA, US
21 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

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%)

  • Provide 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.
  • Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary : $350,000 - $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
  • Why Join MLK CMG?

    At MLK Community Medical Group, youll have the opportunity to :

  • 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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