Primary Care Medical Director (MD/DO)
Location: Charlotte, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Company: Optigy
Salary: $280-$300k + 25% bonus
Category: Internal Medicine
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Primary Care Medical Director (MD/DO) Position OverviewThe Primary Care Medical Director (MD/DO) is a key leadership position within a healthcare organization, serving as a clinical and administrative leader for a network of primary care clinics. Based in Charlotte, NC, and offered as a full-time role, this position is ideal for an experienced physician seeking to influence clinical operations, mentor providers, and help shape the future of primary care delivery. This opportunity enables the Primary Care Medical Director to work closely with executive leadership and frontline clinicians, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering professional development and operational excellence across multiple sites.
Responsibilities- Oversee and support clinical operations across 3-5 primary care clinics in the Charlotte, NC market, ensuring alignment with organizational mission and quality standards.
- Lead, mentor, and coach primary care providers (PCPs) and staff, promoting a collaborative and high-performance clinical environment.
- Maintain a blend of administrative duties and clinical practice, providing direct patient care as needed to support clinic operations and remain connected to patient needs.
- Participate in the opening of new clinics, providing clinical leadership and operational guidance during market expansion initiatives.
- Collaborate with the executive team, including the VP of Operations and corporate leadership, to develop and implement organizational strategies and best practices.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives, including HEDIS measures, documentation and accurate coding, utilization management, and clinical compliance.
- Contribute to network development, specialty referrals, patient engagement, and community outreach efforts.
- Support continuous improvement by sharing insights and collaborating with leadership in other markets.
- Communicate and embody the organization’s mission to transform primary care, especially for senior populations, within the Charlotte, NC community.
- Ensure compliance with all clinical policies and foster an inclusive, patient-centered culture across all clinics.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree required.
- Board certification in Internal Medicine (IM), Family Medicine (FM), or Geriatrics preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in value-based care (VBC) or managed care settings strongly desired.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and coach clinical staff in a primary care environment.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Willingness to travel within the Charlotte, NC market to support multiple clinic locations as needed.
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, including options for family coverage.
- Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options; employer matching available.
- Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and floating holidays—up to 29 days annually.
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding healthcare organization.
Charlotte, NC offers a vibrant community setting with a growing healthcare sector, making it an excellent location for medical professionals seeking both career advancement and a high quality of life.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe organization is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.