Regional Medical Director

Description

Position Overview

A successful Regional Medical Director must be passionate about healthcare and driven to make a difference in the lives of others, serving as a mission-focused catalyst to help Livingston Community Health deliver the highest quality of care and exceptional service to our patients and their families.

The Regional Medical Director plays a pivotal dual role within the organization, with approximately 60% of time dedicated to direct patient care and 40% to clinical leadership and administrative responsibilities. This Regional Medical Director ensures the highest quality of care is delivered by medical providers, consistent with the organization's mission and standards. The Medical Director will provide comprehensive Family Medicine care across the lifespan - from birth through end-of-life - including preventive, acute, chronic, and transitional care.

In partnership with the Chief Medical Officer and operational leaders, this role is responsible for driving performance, ensuring clinical quality, mentoring providers, and serving as a key liaison between frontline clinicians and the executive team.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

Clinical Care (60%)

• Provide an average of at least 16 hours per week of direct, in-person patient care to facilitate bedside clinical teaching and model evidence-based practice.

• Deliver full-spectrum Family Medicine care to patients of all ages, including newborns, children, adolescents, adults, pregnant women, and elderly patients.

• Manage a variety of acute, chronic, and preventive conditions in alignment with evidence-based practices.

• Perform minor in-office procedures as appropriate to scope and training.

• Support prenatal and postpartum care, including collaborative care with OB/GYN providers.

• Provide patient education, counseling, and continuity of care through all stages of life.

• Maintain clinical productivity in accordance with organizational expectations while modeling best practices in documentation, care coordination, and teamwork.

• Participate in the provider on-call schedule as needed.

Administrative & Leadership (40%)

• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and coaching to medical providers (MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs) in assigned region.

• Serve as Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner supervisor as assigned by the CMO, ensuring adherence to standardized procedures and scope-of-practice regulations.

• Lead and support all clinical educational initiatives, including the development, implementation, and evaluation of healthcare student training programs (medical students, physician assistant students, nurse practitioner students, and other learners).

• Serve as a preceptor and primary point of contact for healthcare students, coordinating and overseeing their clinical rotations within the region.

• Develop and deliver educational and clinically relevant presentations for the Medical Provider meeting and other meetings or forums as assigned.

• Conduct performance reviews, chart audits, and implement provider improvement plans as needed.

• Lead or support recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies for medical staff.

• Collaborate with regional leaders to optimize workflows, resolve provider concerns, and enhance team dynamics.

• Ensure provider compliance with clinical protocols, documentation standards, training requirements, and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor and support clinical performance and quality initiatives, including UDS, HEDIS, and value-based care targets.

• Represent the assigned region at organizational QI, Credentialing, Peer Review, Risk, and Compliance Committees meetings.

• Act as a champion for population health, culturally competent care, and health equity across the region.

• Supports the overall needs of the organization by working flexible or extended hours when necessary.
• Demonstrates competence with the mission, vision, and values of the organization in providing quality services to the community.
• Other work-related duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the direction of leadership, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
• Maintains confidentiality and respect for all sensitive information.
• Displays a positive, professional, and respectful demeanor at all times towards employees, peers, professional contacts, and patients served, maintaining a professional appearance and positive image for LCH.
• Contributes as part of the leadership team by promoting positive staff interactions and maintaining open communication with other programs and departments.
• Attends and actively participates in all meetings (e.g., department meetings, program meetings, staff meetings) and other activities as required or assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience

• Medical Degree from an accredited institution, MD or DO.
• Current DEA registration and BLS certification.
• Minimum of 3-5 years clinical experience, including full-spectrum Family Medicine.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience overseeing clinical rotations and precepting medical, nurse-practitioner, and physician-assistant students.

• Experience in Federally Qualified Health Centers or other underserved settings.

• Leadership and supervisory experience with medical staff.

License/Certification

• Must possess an unrestricted license from the Medical Board of California.
• Board Certification in Family Medicine.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Is medically cleared for communicable diseases and has all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct patient contact.
• Clinical excellence in full-spectrum Family Medicine.
• Strong leadership and provider development skills.
• Knowledge of clinical performance metrics and regulatory compliance.
• Effective communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills.
• Proficiency in EHR systems (NextGen preferred). Able to effectively prepare and maintain electronic medical records, write reports, and respond to correspondence.
• Global & Cultural Awareness. Ability to work with an ethnically diverse population.
• Relationship Management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards, infection control, and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Consistently demonstrates safe and accurate technical skills.
• Ability to apply creative problem-solving skills to the complex issues that arise.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, staff members, and family caregivers in a pleasant, patient, and professional manner.
• Well organized, dependable, flexible, and resourceful.
• Computer skills required.
• Willingness and ability to travel to all clinic sites.