Medical Director/Provider

Northeastern Rural Health Clinics; Susanville (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME time

CME allowance

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional liability coverage

Loan repayment programs

Job summary

Northeastern Rural Health Clinics (NRHC) in Susanville, CA, seeks an experienced FNP, MD, or DO to provide patient care while also serving as Medical Director.

The Medical Director duties are integrated with the clinical role, about 20% time, plus a $30,000 annual stipend; compensation varies by specialty and includes benefits.

Qualifications

• California licensure for FNP/MD/DO
• National certification where applicable
• DEA registration or eligibility
• Meet NRHC credentialing and privileging requirements
• Clinical leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Support quality, safe, and consistent patient care across the organization
• Provide clinical guidance and support to NRHC providers
• Help develop and review clinical policies, protocols, and standards of care
• Participate in quality improvement, risk management, and peer review activities
• Support provider onboarding, credentialing, privileging, and ongoing performance
• Assist with clinical concerns, patient-care issues, and provider communication
• Support compliance with federal, state, and FQHC requirements
• Serve as a clinical voice on the leadership team
• Continue to provide patient care as an FNP, MD, or DO

Skills

FNP/MD/DO licensure

DEA registration

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO or FNP degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: NRHC - Susanville, CA 96130. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $128,000.00 - $168,000.00 salary/year. Job Shift: Day. Job Category: Professional Services. Medical Director & Clinical Provider | $30,000 Medical Director Stipend.

Position Summary

Northeastern Rural Health Clinics (NRHC) is seeking an experienced FNP, MD, or DO to provide patient care while also serving as the organization’s Medical Director.

The Medical Director role is not a standalone position. The selected candidate will be hired into a clinical provider position based on their license and specialty, with Medical Director responsibilities added to that role.

Approximately 20% of the position will be dedicated to Medical Director responsibilities, with the remaining time focused on patient care. The Medical Director role comes with an additional$30,000 annual stipendon top of the compensation for the underlying clinical position.

Medical Director Responsibilities

• Supporting quality,safe, and consistent patient care across the organization
• Providing clinical guidance and support to NRHC providers
• Helping develop and review clinical policies, protocols, and standards of care
• Participating in quality improvement, risk management, and peer review activities
• Supporting provider onboarding, credentialing, privileging, and ongoing performance
• Assistingwith clinical concerns, patient-care issues, and provider communication
• Supporting compliance with federal, state, and FQHC requirements
• Serving as a clinical voice on the leadership team
• Continuing to provide patient care as an FNP, MD, or DO

Compensation and Benefits

• Family Nurse Practitioner:$128,000–$168,000 annually
• Physician(MD/DO):Starting range of $200,000–$269,000 annually, with higher compensation ranges available for certain specialties
• Additional$30,000 annual Medical Director stipend
• Approximately20% protected timefor Medical Director responsibilities
• Sign-on bonus based on the underlying clinical position and eligibility
• Relocationassistanceup to$10,000
• 40 hoursof paid CME time annually
• $2,000 annual CME allowance
• Health and retirement benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional liability coverage
• Federal and state loan-repayment programs may be available

Physician compensation will be based on specialty and experience. Higher salary ranges apply to certain specialties, including Pediatrics, Family Medicine with Obstetrics, and OB/GYN.

About NRHC

NRHC is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center that has served Lassen County and the surrounding area for nearly 50 years. We are the largest provider of outpatient healthcare services in Lassen County, with clinics in Susanville and Westwood.

Life in Susanville

Susanville is a rural Northern California community surrounded by mountains, lakes, forests, and trails. The area offers year-round opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, camping, and other outdoor activities. Susanville has the close-knit feel of a small town, where healthcare providers become part of the community.

Qualifications

• Current California licensure as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Medical Doctor, or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or the ability to obtain it
• Current national certification, when applicable
• Current DEA registration, or the ability to obtain one
• Ability to meet NRHC credentialing and privileging requirements
• Clinical leadership experience preferred
• Strong communicationand decision-making skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with providers, leadership, and clinical staff
• Commitment to providing quality care to rural and underserved patients