Associate Medical Director - Primary Care

Nmpca; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus incentive

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

CME and professional development

340B program benefits

HRSA loan repayment eligibility

Opportunity to serve underserved NM

Job summary

Southwest Care Center in New Mexico is seeking an Associate Medical Director to blend hands-on patient care with leadership duties. The role includes mentoring Advanced Practice Providers, guiding clinical strategy, and improving quality outcomes across multiple clinics.

The ideal candidate is board-certified in Family or Internal Medicine with at least five years of practice and experience leading teams. This mission-driven, nonprofit FQHC offers generous benefits and supports professional

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Minimum five years of clinical practice experience.
• Experience leading or mentoring provider teams.
• Experience with population health / value-based care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active primary care panel.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to diverse patient populations.
• Collaborate with behavioral health, pharmacy, care management, and outreach teams.
• Supervise and mentor Nurse Practitioners and Physician Associates.
• Promote quality improvement, clinical excellence, and provider engagement.
• Advance population health and access initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

Job description

Southwest Care Center employees can answer yes to these 3 questions:

1. Do you want to make a difference?
2. Do you believe everyone is entitled to quality healthcare?
3. Do you desire to serve the underserved in your community?

For over 25 years, Southwest Care Center has been providing exceptional healthcare to the communities of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. We are a non-profit, FQHC-LAL providing medical, behavioral health, case management, community outreach, diabetes education, and pharmacy services. We are proud to offer gender equity medicine, syringe exchange, and HIV/Hep C treatment, testing and other services within our communities.

Leadership Opportunity

Ready to take the next step in your career? This role provides a unique opportunity to combine patient care with meaningful leadership responsibilities. The Associate Medical Director maintains an active clinical practice while enjoying protected administrative time to mentor Advanced Practice Providers, influence clinical strategy, improve quality outcomes, and help shape the future of primary care delivery at Southwest Care Center.

Position Overview

This unique leadership opportunity combines patient care with physician leadership responsibilities.

Clinical Practice

• Maintain an active primary care panel.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to diverse patient populations.
• Collaborate with behavioral health, pharmacy, care management, and outreach teams.
• Support integrated, patient-centered care models.

Clinical Leadership

• Partner with the Chief Medical Officer to support primary care operations.
• Supervise and mentor Nurse Practitioners and Physician Associates.
• Promote quality improvement, clinical excellence, and provider engagement.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of providers.
• Advance population health, value-based care, and access initiatives.
• Assist with HRSA, UDS, PCMH, and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Serve as a clinical leader across multiple clinic locations.

The Ideal Candidate

• Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• At least five years of clinical practice experience.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or supervising provider teams.
• Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and evidence-based practice.
• Builds trust and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience supervising or mentoring Advanced Practice Providers.
• Passionate about caring for underserved and vulnerable populations.
• Thrives in mission-driven, team-based healthcare environments.
• Brings a solutions-oriented approach to improving quality, access, and patient outcomes.
• FQHC, community health center, or safety-net experience strongly preferred.

Employment Highlights

• Monday-Friday schedule
• 60% Clinical / 40% Leadership
• Competitive salary plus incentive opportunities
• Generous paid time off package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with substantial employer contribution
• CME and professional development support
• Access to 340B prescription program benefits
• Federal Loan Repayment Program eligibility through HRSA
• Join a team committed to delivering compassionate, innovative, and equitable healthcare throughout Northern and Central New Mexico.

*Please note, we are unable to respond to resume inquiries.

Living & Working in New Mexico:

The Land of Enchantment offers residents a way of life that you won't find anywhere else in the United States. Our clinic locations are in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. Each with its own unique vibe and both offering all the perks you get when you call New Mexico Home.

• Rich cultural and historical diversity.

• 310 daysof sunshine, combined with a mild, dry climate and four distinct seasons! You'll forget what humidity is when you live here.

• Unlimited year-round outdoor opportunities including hiking, rock-climbing, rafting, motorized sports, and even skiing. Yes, we have really big ski mountains in and around the deserts of New Mexico!

• Diverse and inclusive communities with amazingly kind people from all walks of life.

• Gorgeous landscapes that include desert and majestic mountains. New Mexico has to be to be seen to believe.

• Continuous festivals, concerts, and events including the internationally known Balloon Fiesta of Albuquerque.

• International airport providing low-cost, quick access in-country and out.

• Big city amenities found in Albuquerque with easy access from Santa Fe (50 min). Many of our employees commute between these cities. Both cities are connected by the NM rail system for those looking for a relaxing commute with a breath-taking view.

• Great schools and family friendly communities.

• And let's not forget about New Mexican cuisine—it is some of the best food in the country. Will you have red or green?

Southwest Care Center is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age,national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Job Details:

Location:

NM Santa Fe - West Alameda

Worker Type:

EmployeeRegular

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40