Site Medical Director

Wellpath; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 28,129,214 - 31,254,988; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401k plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a Site Medical Director for overseeing medical care at its facility in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The role involves providing direct patient care, supervising clinical staff, and ensuring compliance with medical standards while managing day-to-day operations.

The ideal candidate will be a medical school graduate, possess experience in Family Practice or Emergency Medicine, and hold necessary licenses. This position offers competitive compensation and a commitment to quality care for underserved communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Public Health preferred.
• Must have and maintain current licensure within the State of employment.
• Must maintain a current DEA number and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical care at the assigned facility and ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide direct medical care and supervise clinical staff.
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the EMR.
• Manage emergency situations and utilize in-house resources before external referrals.
• Collaborate with the Health Services Administrator for quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Direct patient care

Supervision of clinical staff

Emergency response

Quality improvement initiatives

Education

Medical school graduate

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us

Compensation Information: $204.19 - $226.88 / hour

Department (Org): Administration

You Matter

Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved.

Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture.

Excellent career growth opportunities.

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients.
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Autonomy in a warm team environment.
• Growth and training.

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial well‑being.

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it.
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA).
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts.
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans.

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

We are a mission‑driven organization committed to compassion, collaboration, and innovation. Our purpose is to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to "Always Do The Right Thing!", and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best‑in‑class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

How you make a difference

The Site Medical Director oversees medical care at the assigned facility in compliance with company, institutional, NCCHC, and ACA standards. They provide direct patient care, supervise clinical staff, and ensure accurate, timely documentation in the EMR or approved formats. The role includes managing emergency situations, adhering to formulary guidelines, and utilizing in‑house resources before external referrals. The Director collaborates with the Health Services Administrator to lead quality improvement initiatives, chronic care clinics, and pharmacy oversight. They also liaise with community health providers, review clinical protocols annually, and contribute to the continuous enhancement of patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical care, supervise staff, and ensure complete, accurate documentation of patient encounters.
• Respond to urgent and emergency situations, adhere to established formularies, and use in‑house resources before external referrals.
• Oversee clinical program compliance with NCCHC and ACA standards, reviewing and approving protocols annually.
• Partner with the Health Services Administrator to lead quality improvement programs, chronic care clinics, and pharmacy monitoring.
• Serve as liaison with community healthcare providers and offer consultation to facility professionals.

Qualifications & Requirements

EDUCATION

• Medical school graduate.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Public Health preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Must have and maintain current licensure within the State of employment.
• Maintains a current DEA number.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
• Must maintain privileges. Maintains CME requirements for continued medical practice in the State.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience does not seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.