Center Clinical Director, Associate

ChenMed • Atlanta, GA

9d • $238,832 - $341,189 • Onsite

About The Position

The Center Clinical Director, Associate directly supervises and trains primary care providers (PCPs) at an assigned center and is accountable for executing the core care model and improving clinical quality, efficiency, outcomes, and clinician and patient satisfaction. The role is responsible for the center’s clinical outcomes while also providing direct patient care as a PCP and/or performing other clinical duties. Time devoted to patient care versus leadership depends on factors such as provider capacity, market needs, center size, patient membership, and direction from the Market Clinical Director.

The position provides care for older adults with acute and chronic illnesses, coordinates and documents care, and leads the clinical care team. Leadership work includes coaching PCPs, supporting center operations and performance, and collaborating with operational and market leaders to strengthen clinical-operations synergy and culture. The role may involve covering for other providers and participating in patient and provider recruitment.

The position requires local travel as needed, two weeks of national travel for initial training, and occasional regional or national travel for recruiting or training. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be needed. Compensation is listed as $238,832–$341,189 in annual salary; final compensation depends on factors including experience, education, and geographic location, and the position may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions. ChenMed describes the role as offering comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities, and work-life balance; further benefit details are linked in the posting.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty.
• Current, active MD licensure in the state of employment.
• Board eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty is required.
• Maintain board certification in the terminal specialty once certified, including required MOC, CME, and/or board examinations.
• Current DEA number for Schedule II–V controlled substances.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within the first 90 days of employment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and other company applications.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally as needed, nationally for two weeks of initial training, and occasionally regionally and nationally for recruiting or training.
• Ability to use and exercise independent judgment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of clinical experience in a geriatric, adult, or family practice setting.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty.
• Fluency in other languages may be required at some centers and will be identified at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Independently provide care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses, particularly older adults.
• Take accountability for patient care and outcomes, seek specialist consultation when needed, and remain involved in the patient’s detailed care.
• Engage with hospitalists whenever the role’s patients are hospitalized, regardless of whether the hospitalist works for ChenMed.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, manage, educate, promote health, coordinate care, and document care for patients with acute and complex chronic health needs.
• Lead the care team, including the medical assistant/care promoter, care facilitator, and care coordinator, for patients able to come to the office.
• For patients unable to come to the office, engage with the transitional care team and other relevant resources, including case managers and acute and transitional-care physicians.
• Lead weekly Super Huddles and Transforming Care Meetings, and support center or market clinical leadership when needed in accordance with Market Chief Medical Officer guidance.
• Fill in for center clinical leadership needs, including monitoring daily center census as part of shared accountability for outcomes.
• Take an active role in center management and cover for other providers as needed.
• Participate as needed in recruiting patients and recruiting and interviewing additional providers.
• Manage, mentor, and coach PCPs in the assigned center to support outstanding clinical outcomes, including sampling other PCPs’ daily huddles.
• Conduct leadership rounding with PCPs, with reduced involvement from the market clinical leader.
• Partner with the Center Operations Director or Market General Manager to improve center financial performance and increase center membership.
• Perform other duties as assigned or modified at the manager’s discretion.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits (specific benefits are not listed in the posting; details are linked on the employer’s benefits page).
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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