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Lead. Innovate. Transform Community Health.
Mat-Su Health Services (MSHS), a mission-driven, federally qualified health center (FQHC), is seeking a Medical Director to lead clinical excellence, provider engagement, and value-based care transformation in one of Alaskas fastest-growing communities.
This is a unique opportunity for a physician leader who is passionate about whole-person care, team-based medicine, and advancing population health outcomes while maintaining meaningful clinical practice.
About the Role
The Medical Director serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, partnering directly with the CEO to shape clinical strategy and drive high-quality, patient-centered care across the organization.
This role blends leadership and clinical practice (approximately 60% administrative / 40% clinical) and plays a critical role in advancing innovative care models, including participation in value-based care and the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP).
What Youll Do
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight for physicians, PAs, APRNs, and clinical teams
- Lead quality improvement and performance initiatives (UDS, MSSP, population health metrics)
- Drive evidence-based care standards and clinical protocols
- Oversee provider recruitment, credentialing, performance management, and engagement
- Collaborate with executive leadership on strategy, budgeting, and operational planning
- Support and expand team-based, integrated care delivery models
- Represent MSHS in community partnerships and public health initiatives
- Maintain a clinical practice providing outpatient primary care
What Were Looking For
- MD or DO from an accredited program
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency (Family Medicine preferred)
- Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Eligible for or licensed in the State of Alaska
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience
- Demonstrated leadership experience or readiness to step into a leadership role
Youll thrive in this role if you are passionate about rural and community health, excel at building teams and driving consensus, bring a data-driven, quality-focused mindset, and are energized by innovation and system improvement.
Why Join Mat-Su Health Services?
- Mission-Driven Impact - Serve a diverse and growing population with real community need
- Leadership Opportunity - Shape the future of integrated care in Alaska
- Innovative Care Models - Engage in value-based care, population health, and system redesign
- Work-Life Balance - Enjoy Alaskas natural beauty and strong community connections
- Supportive Culture - Collaborative leadership team and engaged clinical staff
Work Environment & Benefits
- Modern outpatient clinical setting
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary team
- Competitive compensation package (DOE)
- Comprehensive benefits (health, retirement, CME, etc.)
About Us
Mat-Su Health Services is a community health center committed to delivering accessible, high-quality, and cost-effective care. We serve patients across the Mat-Su Valley through integrated primary care, behavioral health, dental, and community-based services.
Apply Today
If youre ready to lead meaningful change in healthcare while maintaining clinical practice, wed love to hear from you.
Apply on Indeed or submit your CV directly to krapoza@MSHSAK.org
Employment Practices:
MSHS is an Equal Opportunity institution and does not discriminate against any person in employment or in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs and benefits on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, ability to speak English, disability, sex, age, or marital status.
Position Requirements
Education and Experience
- Graduate of an accredited medical or osteopathic school with MD, DO or equivalent degree. Successful completion of ACGME accredited Family Practice Residency.
- Minimum of 2 years in clinical practice.
- Board Certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine.
- Licensed or license eligible by the State of Alaska.
- Must maintain an unrestricted license to practice in Alaska.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Proven ability in clinical practice.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with patients, medical staff, clinical support and administrative staff.
- Ability to build consensus and work in a team setting.
- Strong negotiation and persuasion skills, professional demeanor, attitude, and motivation essential.
- Commitment to delivery of high-quality, cost-effective health care.
- Ability to follow projects through to completion in a timely manner.
- Understanding of group Financial and Management operations.
- Ability to work as a member of a management team.
- Ability to cultivate mindfulness towards the Agency mission, vision, and values in supervisees.
General
- Clear background check.
- Current drivers license; clear driving record history
- Current tuberculosis screening test result.
- CPR certification must be obtained within 2 weeks of hire. CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) certification must be obtained when offered through the agency; may substitute current MANDT certificate for CPI.