Medical Director of MLK Community Medical Group in South Los Angeles

About the Role

MLK Community Medical Group (MLK CMG) seeks a dynamic and mission-driven Medical Director to lead our team of around 40 multi-specialty and primary care providers across three outpatient clinics. As part of the MLK Community Healthcare's senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the delivery of healthcare to one of Los Angeles most underserved communities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a physician-leader who thrives in both clinical practice and strategic administration. The role offers the unique balance of hands-on patient care with oversight of provider performance, quality initiatives, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Administration (70%)

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Oversee provider performance, quality assurance, and patient satisfaction metrics.
• Direct and support clinic operations in alignment with MLK Community Hospital (MLKCH) and MLK Community Medical Group (MLK CMG)s strategic goals.
• Develop and implement policies, workflows, and clinical practice guidelines.
• Participate in provider recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts.
• Participate in the development and management of the annual budget, promoting financial sustainability and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on initiatives that improve integration and patient throughput.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical teams and senior leadership, promoting transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
• Contribute to EHR optimization and other health IT initiatives that enhance care coordination, provider satisfaction, and data accuracy.
• Serve as a site director for medical student rotations.

Clinical (30%)

• Provide direct patient care in a team-based setting (average 20 patients per day).
• Participate in telemedicine, post-discharge, and walk-in clinic services.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Engage in teaching and mentoring activities as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Med-Peds.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical leadership experience (Medical Director or equivalent) overseeing 15+ providers.
• Demonstrated success in quality improvement, performance metrics, and operational leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead through influence and collaboration.
• Commitment to serving an underserved patient population.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $360,000 - $400,000 (DOE)
• Sign-on bonus: 5% of annual salary
• Performance bonus: Up to 12% annually
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and malpractice insurance
• 401(k) with match
• CME reimbursement and license/board fee coverage
• Work-life balance: 28 days PTO + 3 CME days

Why Join MLK CMG?

At MLK Community Medical Group, youll have the opportunity to:

• Lead a high-impact, mission-oriented medical group serving South Los Angeles.
• Shape the future of care delivery through innovation, compassion, and collaboration.
• Work with a leadership team committed to physician empowerment, quality, and community health.