Associate Medical Director

Quinault Community Health & Quinault Wellness Cent•Aberdeen, WA

3d•$187,200 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quinault Community Health is seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking Associate Medical Director to combine clinical practice with leadership in community healthcare. The Associate Medical Director maintains an active patient panel while guiding clinical practice, strengthening provider performance, and supporting consistent, high-quality care across services. The role directly supervises assigned Nurse Practitioners, provides clinical guidance, and cultivates an environment where providers are supported and encouraged to grow. Reporting directly to the Medical Director, the Associate Medical Director works closely with clinical leadership and collaborates with the Clinic Director on operational priorities, workflow improvements, and effective care delivery. The role bridges clinical excellence and daily operations while keeping patients at the center of decisions. Clinical services may include Primary Care, Pediatric Care, Quick Care, and other services appropriate to the incumbent’s credentials and scope of practice. Travel between QCH locations is required, with travel listed as up to 25%.

Requirements

Medical degree (MD/DO) or qualifications as a Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP/ARNP) appropriate to the position and scope of practice.
At least five years of clinical practice experience.
At least three years of leadership, provider oversight, supervision, mentorship, or comparable experience.
Demonstrated ability to provide clinical guidance, support provider development, and promote consistent standards of care.
Knowledge of clinical quality reviews, peer review, documentation standards, and applicable coding, billing, and payer requirements.
Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with electronic health records and related clinical technology.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable patient privacy requirements, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 when applicable.
Active, unrestricted Washington State physician or ARNP license appropriate to the role.
Applicable board certification or specialty credentials as required for the position.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Eligibility to participate in applicable Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer programs.
Valid Washington State driver’s license and insurability, as travel between locations is required.
Ability to maintain all required professional licenses, registrations, certifications, and credentials.
Successful completion of applicable background checks, reference checks, drug screening, and required onboarding.
Ability to work in a clinical environment, use medical equipment and electronic health records, communicate effectively, exercise sound judgment in time-sensitive situations, and meet applicable physical requirements of patient care and clinic operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Tribal health organization, rural health setting, or community-based healthcare environment.
Familiarity with HRSA requirements, CMS standards, healthcare quality metrics, and accreditation requirements.
Experience with provider performance evaluations, clinical education, mentorship, and quality improvement initiatives.
Experience working with culturally diverse patient populations; multilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

Support consistent, evidence-based clinical practice across Primary Care, Pediatric Care, Quick Care, and other services appropriate to credentials and scope of practice.
Directly supervise assigned Nurse Practitioners; provide ongoing coaching and clinical guidance; participate in performance evaluations; and encourage professional development.
Maintain an active clinical practice and deliver patient-centered care while balancing appointments with administrative and leadership responsibilities.
Participate in peer reviews, chart audits, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical performance assessments to identify improvement opportunities.
Help develop, implement, and maintain clinical policies, procedures, documentation standards, and evidence-based practices.
Collaborate with the Medical Director, Clinic Director, and interdisciplinary teams to address clinical challenges, improve workflows, and enhance the patient experience.
Promote adherence to applicable federal, state, Tribal, HRSA, CMS, payer, and accreditation requirements, including patient safety, infection prevention, and confidentiality standards.
Encourage coordination among clinical services, including Behavioral Health and Radiology as appropriate.
Identify practical solutions, support provider education and onboarding, and strengthen systems that enable effective, accessible care.
Travel between QCH locations as required.