Physician / Family Practice / New York / Locum or Permanent / MD - Family Medicine - Community Health Center Job at WCS Healthcare Partners

Join one of New York s largest and most established community health centers, proudly serving the community for decades. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care and community well-being. As Medical Director, you will lead the clinical operations of the assigned practice and programs, ensuring excellence in care delivery, alignment with organizational goals, and full compliance with regulatory standards. This is a chance to combine leadership, clinical expertise, and community service in a highly respected healthcare organization. Job Function: Direct supervision of all medical providers based at the practice. Conducts bi-annual evaluations and annual competency assessments for specialist providers. Participates in monthly leadership meetings to strategize and coordinate clinical activities. Monitors provider productivity, quality performance through peer reviews and clinical registries, and regulatory compliance (e.g., Joint Commission, NCQA). Supports clinical research programs by overseeing their impact and performance where applicable. Collaborates with Nursing, Social Work, and administrative managers in staff hiring, evaluation, and management of patient-related issues. Communicates regularly with regional medical directors regarding provider and staff needs. Attends Clinical Directors Group (CDG) meetings to align strategies and initiatives. Utilizes scientific evidence to enhance patient care and adheres to organizational best practices, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based medicine (EBM) guidelines.