Associate Medical Director for Primary Care - Physician - JMG North, Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University • Abington, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Medical Director for Primary Care (AMD-PC) for Jefferson Medical Group (JMG) North is a physician leader responsible for supporting and advancing high-quality, safe, efficient, and patient-centered primary care across the region. This role provides oversight to primary care clinicians within JMG North and ensures alignment with Jefferson’s mission, standards, and strategic priorities. The AMD-PC will allocate 0.7 FTE to administrative leadership and 0.3 FTE to clinical practice, maintaining an active patient-care presence while serving as a trusted, accessible leader for clinicians. The AMD-PC promotes a culture of wellness, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, helping JMG achieve excellence in quality, safety, service, and financial stewardship.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board certification in a primary care specialty (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Medicine-Pediatrics).
• Active Pennsylvania medical license (or eligibility).
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical or operational capacity preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to clinician wellness, patient-centered care, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Collaborative leadership style with ability to build trust and maintain strong clinician relationships.
• Ability to balance system priorities with the realities of frontline practice.
• Data-informed decision-making with the ability to interpret and act on performance metrics.
• Skilled at fostering accountability while supporting growth and development.
• Flexible, adaptable, and committed to organizational integrity and mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and operational oversight for primary care physicians and APPs within JMG North.
• Serve as the primary clinical liaison between frontline clinicians and system leadership, supporting bidirectional communication, transparency, and timely issue resolution.
• Model professionalism and foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
• Mentor clinicians and practice leaders to support resilience, engagement, accountability, and retention.
• Advance Jefferson’s quality and safety agenda, ensuring clinicians remain informed, engaged, and accountable for key initiatives.
• Lead efforts related to opioid stewardship, including monitoring prescribing practices and helping drive reductions in inappropriate use.
• Champion adoption and effective use of the “On Point” safety system and other organizational safety tools.
• Collaborate with Population Health leadership to support performance on quality metrics, gap closure, preventive care, chronic disease management, and value-based care initiatives.
• Represent JMG North on relevant ACO committees, providing leadership and clinical insight.
• Partner with the SVP/Associate CMO and Administrative SVP for JMG North to meet strategic, operational, and financial goals.
• Participate in regional planning and execution of initiatives aimed at improving access, efficiency, growth, and patient experience.
• Provide clinical input into resource allocation, staffing models, care delivery design, and performance optimization.
• Conduct regular practice visits, rounding, and meetings to maintain a deep understanding of local needs, barriers, and opportunities.
• Facilitate consistent communication of system priorities and changes to clinicians, ensuring clarity and alignment.
• Support onboarding, orientation, and integration of new primary care clinicians.
• Leads the longitudinal orientation program for new Primary Care physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians within Jefferson Medical Group.
• Provide direct primary care services consistent with professional standards and Jefferson clinical guidelines.
• Maintain a high level of clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
• Serve as a role model for evidence-based practice, patient safety, 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: Manager