Medical Director

Insight Global; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 250,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Circle Care Center is seeking a Medical Director to oversee clinical operations and provide high-quality patient care. This physician leader will supervise providers and staff, support quality improvement, and ensure regulatory compliance within the practice.

The role emphasizes leadership, patient-centered care, and collaboration with executive leadership to enhance performance and service delivery. Preference for HIV, LGBTQ+ populations, and practice management experience.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Active Connecticut medical license in good standing.
• DEA registration and controlled substance prescribing authority.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Infectious Diseases, or another relevant specialty.
• Minimum five years of clinical practice experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or medical management experience.
• Experience supervising physicians and/or advanced practice providers.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using Electronic Health Records and healthcare technology systems.
• Current BLS certification.
• Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development.
• HIV Specialist certification (AAHIVM) or equivalent HIV-focused experience.
• Experience treating patients living with HIV.
• Experience in LGBTQ+ health and gender care.
• Experience in STI prevention and treatment.
• Experience participating in quality assurance, accreditation, compliance, or clinical operations management.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership for primary care, HIV medicine, STI prevention and gender care services.
• Oversee clinical operations, supervise providers and staff, and promote quality initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with standards of care and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain an active patient panel and deliver direct patient care.
• Lead in provider recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, and professional development.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

EHR proficiency

BLS certified

CME commitment

HIV care experience

LGBTQ+ care

STI prevention

Quality improvement

Education

MD/DO

Connecticut medical license

Board certification or eligibility (IM/FM/ID)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.


• Active Connecticut medical license in good standing.


• DEA registration and controlled substance prescribing authority.


• Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Infectious Diseases, or another relevant specialty.


• Minimum five years of clinical practice experience.


• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or medical management experience.


• Experience supervising physicians and/or advanced practice providers.


• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.


• Experience using Electronic Health Records and healthcare technology systems.


• Current BLS certification.


• Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development.


• HIV Specialist certification (AAHIVM) or equivalent HIV-focused experience.


• Experience treating patients living with HIV.


• Experience in LGBTQ+ health and gender care.


• Experience in STI prevention and treatment.


• Experience participating in quality assurance, accreditation, compliance, or clinical operations management.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Job Description

Insight Global's client is seeking a Medical Director for its clinical operations. This physician leader will provide high-quality patient care while also serving as a key member of the organization's leadership team. The Medical Director is responsible for overseeing clinical operations, supervising providers and clinical staff, supporting quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with applicable standards of care and regulatory requirements, and promoting operational excellence across the practice.

The Medical Director will maintain an active patient panel and provide direct patient care in primary care, HIV medicine, STI prevention and treatment, gender care, and related services consistent with Circle Care Center's mission. The Medical Director reports to the Chief Executive Officer and works collaboratively with administrative and clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care and organizational performance.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience caring for people living with HIV, LGBTQ+ populations, and those who possess significant leadership and practice management experience.

Clinical Responsibilities

Maintain all duties currently contained within the Assessment of Health Status, Diagnosis of Health Status, Plan of Care and Implementation of Treatment, Teaching and Coaching Function, and Professional Role sections of the existing job description.

In addition, the Medical Director shall:

Provide medical care in the areas of primary care, HIV medicine, infectious diseases, STI treatment and prevention, gender care, and related services.

• Maintain accurate, legible, timely, and clinically complete documentation.


• Participate in call coverage and provider scheduling as assigned.


• Ensure adherence to evidence-based clinical practices and organizational standards of care.


• Serve as a resource and mentor to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, and support staff.

Medical Director Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership & Provider Oversight


• Provide leadership and oversight for all clinical providers.


• Supervise physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other clinical staff as assigned.


• Conduct periodic provider performance reviews and mentoring activities.


• Ensure providers adhere to clinical protocols, quality standards, organizational policies, and applicable laws and regulations.


• Maintain availability to providers for consultation, guidance, and clinical support during operating hours.


• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration among providers and staff.


• Assist in provider recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, and professional development activities.

Quality Assurance & Patient Safety

• Lead and participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.


• Monitor quality metrics, patient outcomes, clinical documentation, and compliance standards.


• Participate in peer review activities and case reviews as appropriate.


• Develop and implement corrective action plans when quality or compliance concerns are identified.


• Support accreditation, licensing, and regulatory compliance activities.


• Promote a culture of patient safety and continuous quality improvement.

Operational Leadership

• Share responsibility for day-to-day clinical operations.


• Collaborate with executive leadership to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.


• Assist in the development, implementation, and revision of clinical policies, procedures, and protocols.


• Provide recommendations regarding staffing, workflow optimization, equipment, supplies, and clinical support services.


• Participate in strategic planning and service line development.


• Support organizational growth initiatives and community outreach activities.


• Assist in evaluating and implementing new clinical programs and services.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and recommendations regarding clinical operations, quality, compliance, and provider performance.


• Participate in leadership meetings and administrative committees.


• Support budgeting and resource planning related to clinical operations.


• Assist with managed care, payer, and hospital relationship activities as requested.


• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.


• Perform other administrative duties as reasonably assigned by executive leadership.

Compensation

$250,000-$315,000/Yr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.