Pediatric Urgent Care Medical Director

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital seeks a Medical Director of Urgent Care to provide clinical, operational, and strategic leadership for pediatric urgent care services, including in-person and telemedicine. The role partners with nursing and admin leaders to advance clinical excellence and patient experience.

Required: MD/DO with pediatric residency, board certification or eligibility, and minimum 5 years pediatric care experience (3 years in urgent care preferred). MBA/MPH/HA admin is a plus.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of pediatric residency training.
• Board certification or eligibility in pediatrics (Required).
• Preferred: MBA, MPH, or Healthcare Administration background.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, operational, and strategic leadership for pediatric urgent care (in-person and telemedicine).
• Ensure high-quality, safe, patient-centered care and align with access, growth, and financial stewardship goals.
• Lead the medical care team, supervise and train clinical staff, and maintain compliance with standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Quality & safety

Education

MD/DO

Pediatric residency

MBA/MPH/HA admin (preferred)

Job description

Children's National Hospital seeks a Medical Director of Urgent Care to provide clinical, operational, and strategic leadership for pediatric urgent care services, including in-person and telemedicine. The role partners with nursing and admin leaders to advance clinical excellence and patient experience.

Required: MD/DO with pediatric residency, board certification or eligibility, and minimum 5 years pediatric care experience (3 years in urgent care preferred). MBA/MPH/HA admin is a plus.