Medical Director

• Develop and implement clinical policies, protocols, and standards to ensure patient safety, satisfaction, and high‑quality care.

• Oversee the performance of physicians and other medical staff, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and organizational expectations.
• Coordinate with other departments to promote effective communication, collaboration, and integrated patient care.
• Conduct regular staff meetings to address concerns, communicate updates, and reinforce changes in clinical procedures or policies.
• Ensure compliance with all healthcare laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• Partner with Human Resources in the recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of medical staff.
• Assist in budgeting and financial planning for the medical department, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Review and analyze medical records, reports, and clinical data to identify opportunities for improvement in patient care services.
• Stay current with medical research, technologies, and best practices, integrating advancements into clinical operations when appropriate.
• Lead clinical problem‑solving efforts and address issues related to clinical quality, staff performance, and medical errors.
• Oversee clinical peer review processes and ensure continuous quality improvement across all clinical programs.
• Establish and maintain standards for patient care and monitor patient outcomes to ensure optimal service delivery.
• Develop and implement plans for health services that align with organizational goals and community needs.
• Greets all patients/clients/customers via telephone or directly in a personal and professional manner.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend job‑related training as mandated.

• Meet dress code standards; maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timeframes.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in annual reviews, department in‑services, and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Comply with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, vision, and goals of the facility, as well as the department’s focus statement.
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent and/or as assigned by Chief Medical Officer. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Master’s Degree in medical discipline from an accredited college or university required.
• Five years of experience in a clinical, academic or administrative capacity required. 

• Full licensure to practice medicine in the State of New Jersey and must be board-certified in a primary care specialty required.
• Should possess all the qualifications of a staff physician.
• Required to have a valid driver’s license.
• Additional professional certifications related to healthcare leadership and/or administration preferred.

• Have a strong community health/public health orientation, be experienced in patient care management
• Strong knowledge of medical regulations, clinical procedures, and healthcare standards.
• Outstanding leadership & communication skills.

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