Pediatric Urgent Care Medical Director

10100 Children's Hospital; Shaw (MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s National Medical Center is seeking a Medical Director of Urgent Care to lead pediatric urgent care services, including in-person and telemedicine, across approved sites. You will oversee clinical and operational performance and partner with nursing and administrative leaders to drive excellence.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, access, growth, and financial stewardship, with a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement in a dynamic children’s hospital setting.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
• Pediatric residency completed in an accredited program.
• MBA/MPH/MHA or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician leadership for pediatric urgent care operations.
• Oversee clinical teams, patient care pathways and quality initiatives.
• Partner with nursing and administrative leadership to improve access and experience.
• Drive data-driven performance improvement and safety standards.
• Coordinate with primary care, subspecialties and community partners.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Pediatric urgent care

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Quality & safety

Education

MD/DO

Pediatric residency

MBA/MPH/MHA (preferred)

Job description

Children’s National Medical Center is seeking a Medical Director of Urgent Care to lead pediatric urgent care services, including in-person and telemedicine, across approved sites. You will oversee clinical and operational performance and partner with nursing and administrative leaders to drive excellence.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, access, growth, and financial stewardship, with a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement in a dynamic children’s hospital setting.