Date Posted:

July 18, 2024

Salary:

$264,717 – 321,767 Annually, plus an additional 3.35% management incentive.

THE POSITION

The Medical Director is responsible for the following:

• Planning, organizing, evaluating, and directing the medical activities for Primary Health Services, a division of the Department of Health Services.
• Overseeing medical activities of the Primary Care Center and various satellite sites.
• Serving as liaison to residency programs operating at the Primary Care Center.
• Developing and managing goals, objectives, and policies of the medical program through subordinate managers.
• Performing direct clinical duties and providing medical direction.
• Formulating and implementing comprehensive operational programs, functions, and administrative operation.

The Medical Director reports to a Human Services Division Manager or higher classification depending on the needs of the organization. This position is required to perform at least 10% direct patient care. The patient population is focused on low-income, homeless, and Medi-Cal patients, and programs in the Health Center serve children, families, refugees, and the unhoused.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

• A valid license issued by the California State Board of Medical Examiners to practice as a physician. Board Certified in internal Medicine or Family Practice is highly desirable.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have proven experience with and a passion for:

• Outstanding communication (verbal/written), organizational, and leadership abilities.
• Exhibiting excellent clinical skills, including leading by example.
• Motivating others in working to achieve organizational goals.
• Conducting effective multidisciplinary team meetings, including weighing differing opinions among staff while striving towards organizational excellence.
• Experience with electronic medical record systems, including management reporting tools.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership position.
• Extensive, in-depth management experience in the provision of medical services.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in pursuing this unique and exceptional career opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to Stephanie Hofer, Senior Administrative Analyst, at hoferstep@saccounty.gov .