Clinic Director - 259908

Medix™; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Medix is seeking an experienced Clinic Director to lead our urgent and immediate care services in Palm Springs, CA. This executive role will manage day-to-day clinical and administrative functions, oversee a leadership team, and drive clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and efficiency across a regional network.

The role requires RN licensure in California, BLS/ACLS certifications, and 3–5 years of clinical nursing plus 1+ year of management experience.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in California.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• 3–5 years of acute/urgent care nursing experience.
• 1+ year healthcare management or supervisory experience.
• Valid CA driver’s license with active auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical and business operations across high-volume urgent/rapid care clinics to ensure patient care quality, workflow efficiency, and safety.
• Directly manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team (~10 direct reports) including clinical managers, charge nurses, and front-office supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and healthcare regulations and internal policies.
• Conduct periodic site visits to regional clinics (Palm Desert, Indio, Yucca Valley) to audit workflows and align operational practices.
• Monitor KPIs (throughput, wait times, staffing ratios, patient satisfaction) and implement process improvements.
• Provide operational readiness support during extended hours or weekends as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Decision making under pressure

Patient-focused care

Education

ADN (required)

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Clinic Director – Urgent & Immediate Care Services

Location: Palm Springs, CA (with occasional local travel to regional sites in Palm Desert, Indio, and Yucca Valley)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (occasional flexibility required outside core hours to support extended clinic operations)

Compensation: $139,963.20 – $169,332.80 / year (dependent on experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and compassionate Clinic Director to lead our high-volume, fast-paced urgent and immediate care operations. Based primarily out of our Palm Springs facility, the Clinic Director will oversee day-to-day clinical and administrative functions, manage clinic leadership and direct reports, and champion clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

This high-visibility leadership role offers a substantial opportunity to make a lasting impact across our regional network, providing strategic direction while maintaining hands-on operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Oversee daily clinical and business operations across high-volume immediate and urgent care clinics to ensure high standards of patient care, workflow efficiency, and safety.
• Team Management & Development: Directly manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team—including clinical managers, charge nurses, and front-office supervisors (~10 direct reports). Foster a collaborative, growth-oriented work environment.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and healthcare regulatory standards, as well as internal policies, safety protocols, and clinical guidelines.
• Regional Site Oversight: Conduct periodic, short site visits (typically 1–2 hours per visit) to regional clinics in Palm Desert, Indio, and Yucca Valley to audit workflows, connect with staff, and align operational practices.
• Performance Metrics & Continuous Improvement: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), such as patient throughput, wait times, staffing ratios, and patient satisfaction, implementing process improvements where necessary.
• Operational Readiness: Support clinic operational needs during extended hours or weekends on an occasional, as‑needed basis to ensure seamless patient care delivery.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

• Licensure & Certifications:
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Valid California Driver’s License with reliable transportation and active auto insurance.
• Education:
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Experience:
• 3–5 years of recent clinical nursing experience in an acute care, urgent care, or immediate care setting.
• 1+ years of healthcare management or supervisory experience overseeing clinical staff.
• Skills & Attributes:
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume healthcare environment.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of team accountability and conflict resolution.
• Adaptable, organized, and decisive under pressure.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration/Nursing.
• Demonstrated history of progressive leadership within an ambulatory, urgent care, or health system setting.
• Experience overseeing multiple clinic locations and managing multidisciplinary supervisory teams.

Why Join Us?

• Proven Career Growth: Step into a department with a strong history of long‑term retention, internal promotion, and professional development.
• Manageable Regional Footprint: Enjoy multi-site leadership impact without extensive or burdensome travel demands.
• Competitive Compensation: Comprehensive salary structure complemented by competitive benefits.