Associate Medical Director for Operations - Physician - JMG North, Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University • Abington, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Medical Director of Operations (AMDO) for Jefferson Medical Group (JMG) North is a physician leader (MD or DO, any specialty) responsible for advancing efficient, patient‑centered clinical operations and leading provider recruitment across all specialties. This role dedicates 0.4 FTE to administrative leadership and 0.6 FTE to clinical practice, ensuring strong visibility with clinicians while supporting operational excellence across the region. The AMDO plays a key role in provider recruitment, template optimization, care continuity and network integrity, and operational initiatives that enhance access, efficiency, and patient and clinician experience. The individual in this role must interact with coworkers, clinicians, patients, and visitors in a manner consistent with the values of Jefferson, fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree required (any specialty accepted).
• Active Pennsylvania medical license (or eligibility).
• Board certification in respective specialty.
• Demonstrated experience or interest in medical operations, leadership, or practice optimization.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multispecialty providers and operational leaders.
• Commitment to practicing and leading in a manner aligned with the values of Jefferson.

Nice To Haves

• Collaborative leadership style with ability to build strong relationships across specialties.
• Data‑informed decision making with ability to interpret operational and performance metrics.
• Ability to balance system priorities with the realities of daily clinical practice.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and follow‑through capabilities.
• Adaptable, professional, and committed to Jefferson’s mission, values, and culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical operational initiatives across JMG North, including template optimization, appointment efficiency, and capacity management.
• Drive improvements in care continuity, referral patterns, and network integrity to support coordinated, system-aligned patient care.
• Serve as a clinical liaison between providers, practice operations, and system leadership to ensure smooth operational workflows and timely issue resolution.
• Support implementation and adoption of new operational standards, technologies, or processes.
• Serve as the primary physician leader for recruitment across all specialties for JMG North.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, department chairs, and practice administrators to define staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, and participate in interviews and candidate evaluation.
• Support onboarding and integration of new providers to ensure a positive transition and alignment with JMG expectations.
• Provide leadership to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient clinical performance across practices.
• Support the use and optimization of systems and tools that advance safety, continuity, and reliability.
• Use data to identify operational inefficiencies or performance gaps and assist practices in adopting improvements.
• Maintain consistent presence in practices through rounding, site visits, and meetings to understand local challenges and support frontline clinicians.
• Communicate system priorities and operational changes clearly and effectively across specialties.
• Promote a culture of professionalism, respect, and accountability consistent with Jefferson values.
• Collaborate with practice leaders to support clinician engagement, retention, and operational alignment.
• Provide direct patient care consistent with clinical training and Jefferson standards.
• Maintain high levels of clinical quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
• Serve as a role model for professionalism, evidence‑based practice, and team‑based care.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits
• tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree