Lead Medical Director, Primary Care & Clinical Ops

Community Healthcare Network Inc; Washington Heights (NY); On-site; USD 153,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Healthcare Network in Washington Heights, NY, seeks a full-time Medical Director (FNP) to lead primary care at a CHN Center, supervising clinicians and partnering with center leadership to ensure quality care.

This role blends clinical time with at least 20% administrative duties, guiding staff, performance reviews, and regulatory compliance across the network. Salary ranges vary by position and qualifications, with potential for leadership impact.

Qualifications

• Completion of approved and accredited training to practice medicine as a Physician or Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Current New York State license to practice medicine as a Physician or Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Physician or Advanced Practice Nurse leader, preferably in an ambulatory care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality primary care in accordance with CHN clinical policies and procedures and maintains a continuity panel of patients.
• Mentors and oversees Primary Care clinicians; holds monthly provider meetings and completes annual performance reviews for clinicians.
• Collaborates with Nursing and Operations leadership to ensure high quality, efficient care and adherence to policies and team-based care principles.
• Oversees scheduling and PTO approvals; ensures coverage planning for site staffing.
• Supports regulatory compliance with NYS DOHMH, HRSA, Joint Commission and related entities.
• Participates in recruitment and onboarding of new Primary Care clinicians and serves as collaborating physician for Advanced Practice Nurses when applicable.

Education

Completion of approved and accredited training to practice medicine as a Physician or Advanced Practice Nurse

Current New York State license to practice medicine as a Physician or Advanced Practice Nurse

Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Physician or Advanced Practice Nurse leader

Job description

Community Healthcare Network in Washington Heights, NY, seeks a full-time Medical Director (FNP) to lead primary care at a CHN Center, supervising clinicians and partnering with center leadership to ensure quality care.

This role blends clinical time with at least 20% administrative duties, guiding staff, performance reviews, and regulatory compliance across the network. Salary ranges vary by position and qualifications, with potential for leadership impact.