Associate Medical Director

Quinault Community Health; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinault Community Health seeks an Associate Medical Director to lead clinical excellence while maintaining an active patient panel. You will mentor providers, guide clinical practice, and collaborate with leadership to improve care across services.

You will supervise Nurse Practitioners, participate in evaluations, and help maintain high-quality patient care, safety, and compliance in a fast-paced, community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD/DO) or NP/ARNP credentials as applicable.
• At least five years of clinical practice experience.
• At least three years in leadership, supervision, or mentorship.
• Knowledge of quality reviews, documentation standards, and payer requirements.
• Active, unrestricted WA license; DEA; BLS where required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and ensure evidence-based practice across primary care and related services.
• Directly supervise Nurse Practitioners, mentor providers, participate in evaluations, and support professional development.
• Maintain an active clinical practice while balancing leadership duties and administrative tasks.
• Drive quality improvement through peer reviews, audits, and clinical performance assessments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain clinical policies, documentation standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Medical Director, Clinic Director, and teams to improve workflows and patient experience.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, Tribal, HRSA, CMS, payer requirements and patient privacy standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

MD/DO or NP/ARNP

Tools

EHR proficiency

Coding/Billing systems

Job description

**This position will be posted until filled.**Lead clinical excellence. Develop providers. Make a lasting impact on community healthcare.Quinault Community Health (QCH) is seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking Associate Medical Director who is passionate about exceptional patient care, provider mentorship, and advancing the quality of healthcare in our community.This is an opportunity to combine meaningful clinical practice with influential leadership. As Associate Medical Director, you will maintain an active patient panel while helping guide clinical practice, strengthen provider performance, and support consistent, high-quality care across our services. You will directly supervise assigned Nurse Practitioners, provide clinical guidance, and help cultivate a professional environment where providers are supported, challenged to grow, and empowered to succeed.Reporting directly to the Medical Director, you will work closely with clinical leadership and collaborate with the Clinic Director on operational priorities, workflow improvements, and effective care delivery. Your leadership will help bridge clinical excellence and daily operations while keeping patients at the center of every decision.What you’ll do:Provide clinical leadership: Support consistent, evidence-based clinical practice across Primary Care, Pediatric Care, Quick Care, and other services as appropriate to your credentials and scope of practice.Mentor and supervise providers: Directly supervise assigned Nurse Practitioners, provide ongoing coaching and clinical guidance, participate in performance evaluations, and encourage professional development.Maintain an active clinical practice: Deliver patient-centered care while balancing patient appointments with administrative and leadership responsibilities.Strengthen quality and outcomes: Participate in peer reviews, chart audits, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical performance assessments to identify opportunities for improvement.Advance clinical standards: Help develop, implement, and maintain clinical policies, procedures, documentation standards, and evidence-based practices.Partner across the organization: Collaborate with the Medical Director, Clinic Director, and interdisciplinary teams to address clinical challenges, improve workflows, and enhance the patient experience.Support compliance and safety: Promote adherence to applicable federal, state, Tribal, HRSA, CMS, payer, and accreditation requirements, including patient safety, infection prevention, and confidentiality standards.Support a connected care model: Encourage coordination among clinical services, including Behavioral Health and Radiology as appropriate.Contribute to organizational growth: Identify practical solutions, support provider education and onboarding, and help strengthen the systems that allow our teams to deliver effective, accessible care.Why join QCH?At Quinault Community Health, leadership is about more than overseeing clinical operations. It is about developing people, improving systems, and helping ensure that patients receive accessible, high-quality care. This position offers the opportunity to influence clinical practice, mentor fellow providers, and contribute to the continued growth of a community-focused healthcare organization.Job RequirementsWe are looking for a respected clinician who brings sound clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to helping other providers succeed. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing patient care with leadership responsibilities, navigating complex clinical situations, providing constructive feedback, and working collaboratively across disciplines and cultures.Required qualificationsMedical degree (MD/DO) or qualifications as a Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP/ARNP) appropriate to the position and scope of practice.At least five years of clinical practice experience.At least three years of leadership, provider oversight, supervision, mentorship, or comparable experience.Demonstrated ability to provide clinical guidance, support provider development, and promote consistent standards of care.Knowledge of clinical quality reviews, peer review, documentation standards, and applicable coding, billing, and payer requirements.Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.Proficiency with electronic health records and related clinical technology.Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable patient privacy requirements, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 when applicable.Required licenses and credentialsActive, unrestricted Washington State physician or ARNP license appropriate to the role.Applicable board certification or specialty credentials as required for the position.Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Eligibility to participate in applicable Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer programs.Valid Washington State driver’s license and insurability, as travel between locations is required.Ability to maintain all required professional licenses, registrations, certifications, and credentials.Preferred qualificationsExperience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Tribal health organization, rural health setting, or community-based healthcare environment.Familiarity with HRSA requirements, CMS standards, healthcare quality metrics, and accreditation requirements.Experience with provider performance evaluations, clinical education, mentorship, and quality improvement initiatives.Experience working with culturally diverse patient populations; multilingual abilities are a plus.Additional employment requirementsCandidates must successfully complete applicable background checks, reference checks, drug screening, and required onboarding. The position requires the ability to work in a clinical environment, use medical equipment and electronic health records, communicate effectively, exercise sound judgment in time-sensitive situations, and meet applicable physical requirements of patient care and clinic operations. Travel between QCH locations is required.QCH values culturally responsive, accessible healthcare and welcomes qualified applicants committed to serving our communities. Hiring preferences are applied in accordance with organizational policy.