Medical Director

Northern Nevada HOPES; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Loan repayment options

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

Northern Nevada HOPES is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership across our Reno site, advancing quality, access, and population health goals. You will partner with the Chief Medical Officer and operations leaders to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care and regulatory compliance.

You’ll supervise medical staff, oversee CQI initiatives, and drive Center of Excellence priorities in Maternity SUD, Addiction Medicine, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics, while building a patient-first,

Qualifications

• MD/DO or APC with accredited training.
• Board certification required.
• Active Nevada medical license (MD/DO/PA/NP).
• DEA license with controlled substance authority required.
• BLS certification prior to hire and throughout employment.
• Experience with eClinicalWorks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care as outlined by the provider position description.
• Offer clinical guidance to staff ensuring evidence-based, team-based practice.
• Develop staffing schedules to meet patient medical care needs.
• Support CQI initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate credentialing and privileging for new medical staff.
• Monitor budget and resource utilization for medical programs.
• Lead site-level Centers of Excellence priorities in Maternity SUD, Addiction Medicine, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics.
• Build collaborative relationships with community partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Staff supervision

CQI

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Recruitment

Communication

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certification

Nevada medical license

DEA license

BLS certification

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Director provides clinical leadership within their site and specialty, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based medical care while advancing HOPES' quality incentive, risk management, and Centers of Excellence goals. This role partners with the Chief Medical Officer and operational leaders on access, quality, sustainability, talent development, and community engagement priorities and supports provider performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement while fostering a collaborative, patient-first culture.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide medical care as outlined by the appropriate medical provider position job description.
• Provide clinical guidance to assigned medical staff, ensuring adherence to ethical, evidence-based, and team-based practice.
• Schedule and facilitate regular individual and group staff meetings.
• Support staff members in self‑management, goal setting, and performance improvement.
• Develop staffing schedules that meet patient medical care needs.
• Coordinate changes in medical provider staffing patterns to ensure timely response to patient needs, including inpatient and subspecialty care.
• Support the Medical Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Committee and supervise assigned CQI initiatives as directed.
• Demonstrate accountability for medical programs within the Quality Management and Value‑Based Revenue programs.
• Offer feedback on operational processes and incorporate feedback received from providers.
• Partner with other leaders to resolve operational concerns and issues.
• Delegate clinically related program duties to responsible parties to carry out program initiatives.
• Maintain medical operations in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and ethical practice standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor systems to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Communicate compliance issues to the Chief Medical Officer in a timely manner.
• Develop corrective strategies to address compliance concerns.
• Assist with the investigation of patient complaints as requested.
• Assist in the development of clinical policies, procedures, and training materials to anchor best practices in the clinical setting.
• Conduct medical record reviews and chart audits, developing procedures and recommendations based on findings.
• Support recruitment, hiring, and training of new medical staff members.
• Support the credentialing and privileging process for new medical staff, reviewing qualifications, training, and experience as requested by the Chief Medical Officer.
• Monitor medical program resource utilization and provide input regarding budget planning and stewardship.
• Build collaborative relationships with community partners, referral organizations, and healthcare stakeholders.
• Lead site‑level implementation of HOPES' Centers of Excellence priorities in Maternity SUD, Addiction Medicine, Pediatrics, and Geriatric Medicine, alongside excellence across primary and specialty care services.

At HOPES, we’re more than just a healthcare provider — we’re a team of changemakers dedicated to delivering affordable, high-quality medical, behavioral health, and support services to everyone in our community.

Why Choose HOPES

• PurposeDriven Work — Be part of a team that’s transforming lives every day. Your work will directly contribute to improving health outcomes and building a stronger, healthier Northern Nevada.
• People First Culture — At HOPES, every team member is encouraged to bring their unique talents and perspectives to the table. Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.
• Career Growth and Development — We invest in your future by offering a mentorship program, leadership and soft‑skills training, networking opportunities, and support for continuing education.
• Exceptional Benefits — 100% employer‑paid health insurance, Employer‑paid life insurance coverage, Accrue 3 weeks of PTO in your first year, increasing with tenure to a maximum of 6 weeks, Accrue 1 week of paid Major Medical Leave (MML) per year, 12 paid holidays per year, Paid Parental Leave (after 12 months), CME PTO and training stipends, Employer‑paid license renewals and board memberships, Loan Repayment Options: NHSC Loan Repayment Programs | Nevada Health Equity and Loan Assistance (HEAL) Program | PSLF, FTCA Malpractice Coverage, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, No State Income Tax.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited medical school and residency program in area of expertise, or an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) who completed an accredited training program, required.
• Board Certification required.
• Current and unrestricted professional license in the State of Nevada required: MD, DO, PA, or NP.
• Active state Pharmacy and DEA license, including controlled substance prescribing authority required.
• Valid Basic Life Support certification prior to hire and throughout employment required.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency with electronic health record management, web browsers, and Microsoft Outlook required.
• Skill in operating basic office equipment, including calculator, copier, scanner, fax machine, and telephone required.
• Ability to interview and communicate with patients, with and without an interpreter, in a clinical setting in English required.
• Skill in operating and interpreting various outpatient medical office equipment required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff, leadership, and community partners in verbal and written formats required.
• Experience with eClinicalWorks preferred.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Experience with staff supervision preferred.
• Experience in organizational development, personnel management, budget oversight, resource planning, and strategic planning preferred.
• Due to real and potential conflicts of interest that exist when HOPES Behavioral Health providers render services to their coworkers, it is HOPES’ policy (Policy HR0005) that HOPES employees may not access HOPES Behavioral Health Services. For the same reason, current Behavioral Health patients/clients cannot be employed by HOPES. Accordingly, you hereby acknowledge and understand that if you are receiving services from a HOPES Behavioral Health provider at the time you are offered and accept employment with HOPES, you have the option of rescinding your acceptance of employment or finding a new behavioral health provider outside of HOPES before starting employment with HOPES.