Medical Director: Primary Care & HIV Medicine Leader

Partners in Digital Health; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Care Center in Norwalk, CT seeks a Medical Director to lead clinical operations in primary care and HIV medicine, while delivering high-quality patient care. You will supervise providers, mentor staff, and drive quality initiatives within the organization.

The role reports to the CEO and requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a commitment to patient-centered care. Preference given to HIV-, LGBTQ+-experienced candidates with leadership experience.

Qualifications

• MD/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 of 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care in primary care and HIV medicine and related services.
• Maintain accurate, legible, timely 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, physicians assistants, nurses, pharmacists, and support staff.
• Provide leadership and oversight for all clinical providers.
• Supervise physicians and other clinical staff as assigned.
• Conduct periodic provider performance reviews and mentoring activities.
• Ensure providers adhere to clinical protocols, quality standards, and regulations.
• Maintain availability to providers for consultation and clinical support during operating hours.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration among providers and staff.
• Assist in provider recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, and professional development activities.
• Lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitor quality metrics, patient outcomes, clinical documentation, and compliance standards.
• Participate in peer reviews and case reviews as appropriate.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans for quality or compliance concerns.
• Support accreditation, licensing, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Promote a culture of patient safety and continuous quality improvement.
• Share responsibility for day-to-day clinical operations.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to improve operational effectiveness.
• Assist in developing and revising clinical policies and procedures.
• Provide staffing, workflow optimization, and equipment recommendations.
• Participate in strategic planning and service line development.
• Support organizational growth initiatives and community outreach.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

EHR proficiency

Healthcare tech

Education

MD or DO degree

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Circle Care Center in Norwalk, CT seeks a Medical Director to lead clinical operations in primary care and HIV medicine, while delivering high-quality patient care. You will supervise providers, mentor staff, and drive quality initiatives within the organization.

The role reports to the CEO and requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a commitment to patient-centered care. Preference given to HIV-, LGBTQ+-experienced candidates with leadership experience.