Lead Medical Director, Primary Care & Operations

Beebe Healthcare; Lewes, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Beebe Healthcare in Delaware is seeking a Primary Care Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and oversight for primary care services, partnering with directors of advanced practice clinicians and operations. This role ensures high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care with a collaborative environment for providers and staff.

Administrative responsibilities are expected to account for about 50% of an FTE, with activities spanning clinician leadership, quality improvement,

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related field.
• Active and unrestricted medical license and CSR in Delaware.
• Active and unrestricted DEA license.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in primary care.
• At least 2 years of leadership or administrative experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of population health, quality metrics, and value-based care models.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership: Oversee the clinical performance of primary care, and urgent care clinicians.
• Ensure adherence to current clinical guidelines and evidence-based practices.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and monitor clinical outcomes.
• Operational Oversight: Collaborate with administrative leadership to align clinical operations with organizational goals.
• Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for primary care and urgent care services.
• Support the integration of all medical specialties across Beebe Health System.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations.
• Monitor and address clinical risk and patient safety concerns.
• Provider Support & Development: Mentor and support primary care and urgent care clinicians through coaching, performance reviews, and continuing education.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts for clinical staff.
• Community Engagement: Represent the organization in community health initiatives and partnerships.
• Promote health equity and access to care for all populations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Population health

Quality metrics

Value-based care

EHR proficiency

Education

MD/DO

Board certification in Family/Internal Medicine

Active/CSR Delaware license

Active/DEA license

Job description

Beebe Healthcare in Delaware is seeking a Primary Care Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and oversight for primary care services, partnering with directors of advanced practice clinicians and operations. This role ensures high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care with a collaborative environment for providers and staff.

Administrative responsibilities are expected to account for about 50% of an FTE, with activities spanning clinician leadership, quality improvement,