Associate Medical Director

Associate Medical Director, Family Practice

Compensation: $231,000 – $300,000 annually (based on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Mondays to Fridays 8-5 PM or 4 day (10 hour shift available).

Location: Greater Sacramento area, CA (Multiple locations available)

We are seeking a full-time Associate Medical Director of Family Practice to provide both clinical leadership and direct patient care within a community health center setting. This role partners closely with the Chief Medical Officer to oversee quality improvement, provider performance, workflow optimization, and strategic initiatives, while maintaining an active outpatient practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Practice leader who is passionate about serving underserved communities and advancing clinical excellence in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain advanced clinical expertise in Family Practice aligned with current guidelines and standards of care
• Monitor clinician performance using established quality metrics and peer review processes
• Assist with annual provider evaluations and performance development plans
• Develop and implement improvement strategies for clinicians or sites needing performance enhancement
• Review, update, and develop Family Practice policies, procedures, workflows, and EHR templates
• Oversee referral utilization and establish standardized referral processes to improve specialty access
• Collaborate with executive leadership on clinical strategy and operational priorities
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and credentialing requirements
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high-quality care
• Provide comprehensive outpatient Family Practice care, including acute, chronic, and preventive services
• Perform thorough evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and referrals
• Deliver culturally competent, patient-centered care
• Support care coordination and patient engagement efforts
• Maintain productivity standards while ensuring high-quality clinical outcomes
• Review labs, consults, and patient messages in a timely manner
• Complete accurate documentation, coding, and billing within required timeframes
• Maintain ongoing continuing education and licensure requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent outpatient primary care experience
• Prior leadership or management experience preferred
• FQHC or community health center experience preferred
• MD or DO from an accredited medical school with completion of an accredited Family Practice residency
• Board Certified in Family Practice
• Active, unrestricted California medical license
• Unrestricted ability to obtain Medicare, Medi-Cal, and other payer credentialing
• Current BLS certification (ACLS or PALS desirable)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (multiple PPO plan options available)
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting
• Up to 4 weeks of PTO in first year (based on hours worked)
• 7 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Employer-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Malpractice and tail coverage provided at no cost
• Annual CME reimbursement (including licensing/certifications) plus up to 1 week of paid CME time
• Tuition reimbursement