Medical Director

TEEMA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 360,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus: 5% of annual salary

Performance Bonus: Up to 12% annually

28 days of PTO + 3 dedicated CME days

Comprehensive health, life, and malpractice insurance

401(k) with employer match

CME reimbursement and coverage for license/board fees

Job summary

A mission-driven healthcare organization in South Los Angeles seeks a Medical Director to lead a team of approximately 40 providers. This role balances direct patient care and strategic administration, focusing on quality initiatives and operational innovation. Candidates must have an MD or DO, board certification, and at least 5 years of leadership experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, bonuses, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical leadership experience overseeing 15+ providers.
• Demonstrated success in quality improvement and operational leadership.
• A deep-seated commitment to serving underserved patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative vision for patient-centered care.
• Oversee provider performance, quality assurance, and patient satisfaction.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts for providers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Vision

Technical Savvy

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

Board Certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Med-Peds

Job description

Overview

Step into a transformative leadership role as a mission-driven Medical Director, leading a dedicated team of approximately 40 multi-specialty and primary care providers. This is a premier opportunity for a physician‑leader who excels at the intersection of clinical excellence and strategic administration. In this high‑impact position, you will be a vital member of the senior leadership team, shaping the future of healthcare delivery for a vibrant community. You will enjoy an ideal balance of direct patient care and high‑level oversight, driving quality initiatives, provider performance, and operational innovation to ensure world‑class health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership (70% Administration): Provide clinical and administrative vision to ensure patient‑centered care. Oversee provider performance, quality assurance, and patient satisfaction metrics across three outpatient clinics.
• Operational Oversight: Direct clinic operations in alignment with organizational goals, developing essential policies, workflows, and clinical practice guidelines.
• Team Development: Lead provider recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts. Serve as a mentor and site director for medical student rotations, fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals.
• Financial Stewardship: Contribute to the development and management of the annual budget, promoting operational efficiency and long‑term sustainability.
• Innovation & IT: Collaborate on EHR optimization and health IT initiatives to enhance care coordination, provider satisfaction, and data accuracy.
• Direct Clinical Care (30% Clinical): Provide compassionate patient care in a team‑based setting, including telemedicine, post‑discharge, and walk‑in services.
• Executive Liaison: Act as the primary bridge between clinical teams and senior leadership, promoting a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited medical school with an MD or DO degree.
• Certification: Board Certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Med‑Peds.
• Leadership Experience: Minimum of 5 years of clinical leadership experience (Medical Director or equivalent) overseeing 15+ providers.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in quality improvement, performance metrics, and operational leadership.
• Mission Alignment: A deep‑seated commitment to serving and empowering underserved patient populations.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to lead through influence and collaborative partnership.
• Strategic Vision: Ability to identify and implement innovative care delivery models that improve patient throughput and integration.
• Technical Savvy: Passion for leveraging technology to reduce administrative burden and improve provider workflows.
• Educational Mentorship: Enthusiasm for teaching and academic leadership within a community setting.

Salary / Rate Range

$360,000.00 – $400,000.00

Other Information

We are a high‑impact, not‑for‑profit 501(c)(3) medical group dedicated to health equity and clinical excellence. Our leadership team is deeply committed to physician empowerment, innovation, and community health. By joining our group, you become part of a compassionate culture that treats healthcare as a calling, ensuring every patient receives the high‑quality care they deserve.

Location and Work Type

• Location: South Los Angeles, CA
• Work Type: Full‑Time, On‑site (Multi‑clinic oversight)
• Incentives: Sign‑on Bonus: 5% of annual salary. Performance Bonus: Up to 12% annually.
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive health, life, and malpractice insurance; 401(k) with employer match; CME reimbursement and coverage for license/board fees; Work‑Life Balance: 28 days of PTO + 3 dedicated CME days.