Medical Director, Primary Care (MD/DO)
Location: Little Rock, AR
Job Type: Full-Time
Company: Optigy
Salary: $280-$300k + Bonus' Making $370k
Category: Family Practice
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Medical Director, Primary Care (MD/DO) Position OverviewThe Medical Director, Primary Care (MD/DO) plays a vital leadership role within the healthcare organization, with a focus on overseeing and guiding primary care providers (PCPs) across multiple clinics. This full-time opportunity in Little Rock, AR, blends both administrative leadership and clinical responsibilities to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. The Medical Director, Primary Care (MD/DO) is integral to shaping organizational strategy and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in primary care services.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and mentor primary care physicians across a network of 3-5 clinics, providing direct supervision and support to ensure the highest standards of clinical practice.
- Maintain a clinical presence by occasionally providing direct patient care, allowing for close connection with patients and a deep understanding of clinical workflows.
- Serve as a role model in delivering high-quality care and embodying the mission of transforming primary care for seniors and the wider patient community.
- Oversee clinical operations, collaborating closely with the Vice Presidents of Operations to ensure efficiency, compliance, and excellence in service delivery.
- Play a key role in launching and establishing new clinics, contributing to market expansion and organizational growth.
- Provide leadership through the opening phase of new markets, with direct patient care responsibilities as needed, transitioning to more administrative oversight as clinics mature.
- Support continuous improvement by sharing best practices, collaborating with other market leaders, and contributing strategic input to organizational-wide initiatives.
- Drive key initiatives, including network development, specialty referrals, documentation and coding accuracy, quality improvement (e.g., HEDIS measures), utilization management, transitional care, case management, and clinical compliance.
- Promote patient engagement and community outreach, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances the patient experience.
- Communicate the organization’s care model and its impact to staff, ensuring alignment with the company’s mission and values.
- Medical degree (MD or DO) is required.
- Board certification in Internal Medicine (IM), Family Medicine (FM), or Geriatrics (preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and lead clinical teams in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Preferred 3-5 years of experience in value-based care (VBC) or managed care settings.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clinical and administrative teams.
- Willingness and ability to travel within the Little Rock, AR market as needed to support clinic operations and staff engagement.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options, including family coverage.
- Retirement savings plan with both pre-tax and Roth options, featuring employer matching contributions to help maximize retirement savings.
- Generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and floating holidays for a healthy work-life balance.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the Little Rock, AR healthcare community, contributing to the advancement of primary care while being part of a vibrant and growing city.
Equal Opportunity Employer StatementThe organization is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.