Infectious Disease Medical Director

Sterling St James LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign bonus

Relocation bonus

Full benefits package

401K

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC seeks a Medical Director (Infectious Disease) for our outpatient clinic in San Francisco, CA. The physician will provide compassionate, high-quality care to a diverse patient population in a structured, team-based setting.

The role emphasizes outpatient management with no nights or weekends required, board-certified MD/DO, and the ability to see 14–18 patients daily in a supportive environment. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with active medical license.
• Outpatient primary care experience required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and meet productivity standards.
• Oversee patient scheduling and minimize no-shows.
• Complete documentation the same day or within 72 hours with accurate billing codes.
• Deliver primary care services for chronic and acute conditions.
• Collaborate with care team to manage urgent care and walk-ins.
• Review labs, imaging, and consultant reports promptly.
• Process prescription renewals within 72 hours.
• Support patient retention efforts and supervise mid-level providers.
• Provide after-hours on-call coverage as assigned.

Skills

Infectious Disease

Outpatient care

MD/DO licensed

CPR/BLS certified

Education

MD/DO

Board certification

Job description

Job Title:

Medical Director – Infectious Disease Physician

Location:

San Francisco, CA

Salary Compensation:

$250,000 – $290,000 comp before productivity bonus; (15-20 visits per day); Comp includes base salary + Sign bonus + Quarterly bonus + Retention bonus + Patient visits productivity bi-weekly bonuses + 401K + Full robust benefits package. Relocation bonus if required.

Work Location:

On-Site

Job Type:

Direct Hire

Industry:

Medical Healthcare / Medical Center Clinics

Company Size:

Multi-billion-dollar company

Keys to Job:

Must be an Infectious Disease Physician; Outpatient with no nights or weekends required. Infectious Disease Physician work experience a must. Must possess a Medical Board Certified license MD/DO; Valid DEA & Furnishing license; Comfortable with seeing up to 14–18 patients per day.

Job Description – Medical Director / Physician Infectious Disease / Family Practice / Internal Medicine Physician

Our Healthcare Center Wellness Clinic is seeking a Medical Director (Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Infectious Disease Physician) for our outpatient facility in San Francisco, CA. You’ll join a fully staffed, mission-driven team dedicated to serving the local community.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Physicians in this role are expected to provide high-quality care, meet productivity standards, and collaborate with the care team to support patient well-being. Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Manage a minimum of 14 patients per 8-hour shift (or 7 patients in a half-day session). For extended shifts (e.g., 10 hours), targets are adjusted proportionally.
• Oversee patient scheduling to minimize no-shows and meet productivity benchmarks.
• Complete documentation the same day of the visit, or within 72 hours, including accurate E&M billing codes.
• Deliver primary care services for chronic conditions (hypertension, diabetes, asthma, hyperlipidemia, COPD) and acute issues (burns, infections, HIV, STIs, UTIs, respiratory illnesses, etc.). No physician is limited exclusively to HIV management.
• Collaborate with front desk, care coordinators, and nursing staff to manage urgent care and walk-in patients.
• Review consultant reports, imaging, and lab results promptly.
• Process prescription renewals within 72 hours.
• Monitor and respond to voicemails/emails daily.
• Support patient retention efforts (e.g., preparing retention summaries).
• Supervise mid-level providers (PAs and NPs), including chart reviews or audits as legally required.
• Provide after-hours on-call coverage as assigned.
• Full-time physicians receive 4 hours of protected administrative time per week per policy.

Qualifications

• Must have MD or DO with an active, state-appropriate medical license.
• Must have valid DEA registration and Furnishing License.
• Outpatient primary care experience required.
• Ability to manage 14–18 patients daily in a supported environment.
• Must have active CPR/BLS certification.

Education & Skills

• Doctorate (M.D. or D.O.); board certification preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply clinical, legal, and technical information.
• Effective communication skills for patient interactions, documentation and presentations.
• Solid organizational skills with attention to timely documentation and patient follow-up.
• Mathematical/Analytical Skills: Proficiency in applying ratios, percentages, and statistical reasoning to clinical and operational needs.
• Reasoning Ability: Advanced critical thinking skills to address both practical and abstract challenges in patient care and clinic operations.