Associate Medical Director - West Warwick

Thundermist Health Center•West Warwick, RI

38d

About The Position

The Associate Medical Director works collaboratively with the site management team, including the Medical Director, to support the oversight and delivery of high-quality medical services at a designated Thundermist Health Center location. This role includes providing direct clinical care in alignment with Thundermist policies, procedures, and mission. The Associate Medical Director plays a key leadership role in provider performance, clinical operations, patient care quality, and teamwork across departments. Additionally, this position serves as a liaison between the health center and the broader medical community, supporting clinical risk management and fostering strong provider engagement and performance.

Requirements

M.D., D.O., Nurse Practitioner, or Certified Nurse Midwife with board certification in Family Medicine.
Minimum of three (3) years post-residency clinical practice experience in primary care, or five (5) years of practice experience for APRNs.
Full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Rhode Island.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required.
Proficiency in clinical and medical terminology.
Ability to provide clear, compassionate, and supportive communication with patients, clinical staff, and community partners.
Skilled in conflict resolution, particularly when coaching providers through burnout or addressing performance concerns.
Must be able to communicate confidential and sensitive matters professionally.

Nice To Haves

Interest or experience in OB/GYN care is beneficial but not required.
Clinical scope flexibility is supported, as the family medicine team and midwifery group provide collaborative care.

Responsibilities

Participate collaboratively on the Thundermist Clinical Leadership Team to review, inform, and implement clinical practices and organizational policies.
Work with the Chief Operating Officer and Patient Care Director to optimize clinical productivity, efficiency, and patient access.
Support smooth clinical workflows and operational alignment across departments.
Participate in credentialing, job description development, and evaluation standards for medical staff.
Interview provider candidates and provide input into hiring decisions.
Conduct and assist in annual performance evaluations for site medical providers.
Supervise and support medical providers through audits, peer reviews, coaching, and feedback.
Participate in provider disciplinary actions and terminations in collaboration with senior executives and Human Resources.
Review, interpret, and assess clinical performance data.
Provide oversight to OB/GYN and Pediatric services delivered at the site.
Review practice management data and performance measures with leadership.
Review patient satisfaction surveys and manage higher-level patient concerns or complaints related to provider care.
Ensure adherence to clinical standards and promote continuous quality improvement.