Director, Clinics - Primary Care

Community Health Systems; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Competitive salary and full benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Northwest Allied Physician Group in Tucson, AZ seeks a Director of Clinics - Primary Care to provide strategic and operational leadership for multiple clinics onsite. The role focuses on high-quality patient care, fiscal stewardship, staff development, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with local and corporate leadership, physicians, and partners to drive growth, optimize operations, and promote a culture of excellence across clinics under your oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Seven or more years of direct leadership experience in lieu of a degree.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations of assigned clinics, ensuring quality patient care and efficiency.
• Partners with local and corporate leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
• Leads clinic management teams, physicians, and staff to meet clinical, financial, and patient satisfaction goals.
• Oversees physician practice operations including scheduling, patient flow, and revenue cycle processes.
• Implements process improvements to enhance clinic performance and expand service lines.
• Ensures regulatory and accreditation compliance and privacy standards.
• Performs routine rounding across clinic locations to evaluate operations and patient experience.
• Resolves patient and provider concerns promptly and escalates as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

7+ years experience

Master's Degree

3-5 years leadership experience

Job description

Role: Director, Clinics - Primary Care
Location: Tucson, AZ (Onsite)

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8a-5p

Job Summary

The Director, Clinics provides strategic and operational leadership for one or more healthcare clinics, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care and efficient daily operations. This role is responsible for implementing business strategies, managing budgets, maintaining regulatory compliance, and developing staff to achieve performance goals. The Director collaborates with local and corporate leadership, physicians, and community partners to enhance service delivery, drive growth initiatives, and promote a culture of excellence across all clinics under their oversight.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Paid Time Off – Generous EIB and vacation time to support work-life balance

Essential Functions

• Oversees day-to-day operations of assigned clinics, ensuring consistent delivery of quality patient care, operational efficiency, and adherence to organizational goals.
• Partners with local and corporate leadership teams to develop, communicate, and implement strategic and operational initiatives for clinic operations.
• Leads and manages clinic management teams, physicians, and staff to achieve clinical, financial, and patient satisfaction objectives.
• Oversees physician practice operations including scheduling, patient flow, revenue cycle processes, and administrative workflows.
• Works with leadership to develop and implement process improvement and growth strategies that enhance clinic performance and expand service lines.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements, including environment of care, infection prevention, and privacy standards.
• Conducts routine rounding across all clinic locations to evaluate operational effectiveness, employee engagement, and patient experience.
• Investigates and resolves patient and provider concerns promptly, escalating issues to leadership as appropriate.
• Ensures cash handling and billing practices adhere to organizational policy and maintains appropriate internal controls.
• Coordinates clinic start-up, expansion, and transition activities in collaboration with corporate and facility partners.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervision and Staff Management
  • Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
  • Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues.
  • Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.
• Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight
  • Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning.
  • Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
  • Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies.
• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.
  • Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
  • Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
  • Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Staff Responsibilities
  • May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or
• Seven (7) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required
• Master's Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required
• 3-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Why Work at Northwest Allied Physician Group?

At Northwest Allied Physician Group, we’re more than healthcare providers, we’re a team dedicated to compassionate care and community wellness. Join us for a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our patients every day. Your skills, your passion, and your commitment matter here.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

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