Medical Director

Chapa-De Indian Health; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 325,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (employee)

Paid time off

Retirement plan with match

CME allowance & regulatory support

Loan repayment opportunities

Job summary

Chapa-De Indian Health seeks a Physician leader to serve as Medical Director, guiding direct patient care and clinical leadership across a growing community health program. The role blends medical excellence with strategic leadership to advance health equity.

The position requires California licensure in Family Practice, board eligibility or certification, and a track record of mentoring clinicians while improving access and quality of care in a multi-site setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold California license in Family Practice and be board certified/eligible.
• Experience leading primary care teams and improving patient care.
• Ability to mentor providers and develop clinical leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as a clinical leader and role model for high-quality, person-centered care.
• Lead clinical standards, quality, and care delivery across Chapa-De’s medical services.
• Develop and mentor providers and emerging clinical leaders through coaching and collaboration.
• Use clinical and operational data to drive improvements in access, quality, and outcomes.
• Champion clinical compliance, licensing, credentialing, and standards readiness.
• Partner with executive and operational leaders to shape the future of the multi-site program.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Primary care delivery

Team mentoring

Healthcare leadership

Education

Family Practice physician license

Board Certified or Board Eligible

Job description

Lead clinical care. Build strong teams. Advance health equity with purpose.

We’re looking for a mission-driven Medical Director to provide clinical leadership while helping shape strong teams, quality care, and the continued growth of Chapa-De’s integrated community health model. This is an opportunity to pair clinical expertise with meaningful leadership that directly impacts patients, providers, and the communities we serve.

Salary: $325,000 - $360,000 full-time annual salary

Exceptional Benefits:

• Employer-paid Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision): 100% for employee and 80% for dependents.

• 27 Vacation Days, 11 Paid Holidays, 8+ Days Sick Leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)

• Retirement Plan with 6% match

• CME allowance, DEA fee waiver and low patient to provider ratio

• Loan repayment opportunities

• And More!

What You’ll Do:

• Provide direct patient care while serving as a clinical leader and role model for high-quality, person-centered care.

• Lead clinical standards, quality, and care delivery across Chapa-De’s medical services.

• Develop and mentor providers and emerging clinical leaders through coaching, collaboration, and professional development.

• Use clinical and operational data to drive improvement in patient access, quality, and care outcomes.

• Champion clinical compliance and regulatory readiness, including scope of practice, credentialing, licensing, and clinical standards.

• Partner with executive and operational leaders to shape the future of Chapa-De’s growing, multi-site medical program.

What You’ll Bring:

• California Licensed Physician in Family Practice; Board Certified or Board Eligible.

• Two years of clinical experience in the direct delivery of primary care.

• Leadership role in a primary care health setting.

• Current BLS CPR certificate required.

• Current DEA certificate.

• Valid Driver’s License, vehicle insurance, and DMV printout.

If you’re passionate about helping others, thrive in a team environment, and want to make a meaningful impact in the community, we’d love to meet you!

About Us: Chapa-De is a non‑profit community outpatient health center with a mission to advance the health and well‑being of American Indians and low income individuals living in our communities by providing convenient access to high quality, compassionate care. Clinics located in Auburn, CA and Grass Valley, CA.

Chapa-De recognizes that our strength lies in our people. We are committed to the principles of equal employment and complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is the intent of Chapa-De to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. We are dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Chapa-De provides reasonable accommodation to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation. We comply with California Department of Public Health Requirements. This may include, but not limited to, masking during flu season for employees who decline an annual flu vaccine. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, section 472 & 473).