Center Medical Director

CVS Health•Sunset Park, NY

1d•$174,070 - $374,920•Onsite

About The Position

The Center Medical Director (CMD) leads the clinical team at an Oak Street Health center, supporting high-quality patient care and a positive workplace. The role combines primary care practice alongside provider colleagues (80% clinical time) with administrative duties (20% administrative time). The CMD also provides leadership across the organization by modeling thoughtful primary care, mentoring and advising providers, and participating in strategic initiatives. The CMD works closely with the Practice Manager and Outreach Manager or Director to advance organizational objectives, implements organizational and regional priorities, and communicates information and feedback between care teams and the broader organization. The role supports provider onboarding, care-model implementation, evidence-based practice, preventive care, and performance against clinical metrics. The CMD also coaches providers and care teams, conducts performance reviews, supports professional development, and fosters a positive, growth-oriented workplace culture.

Requirements

M.D., D.O., A.P.N., or P.A. graduate.
For M.D. or D.O. candidates, board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine is required.
For A.P.N. candidates, board certification in Family, Adult, or Gerontology is required.
Experience in clinical leadership, including leading and coaching providers.
Experience using a metrics-driven approach to medical care and/or quality projects.
Commitment to older adults and low-income patients.
Comfort with ambiguity and problem-solving.
Ability to remain calm in challenging situations and guide others toward effective solutions.
US work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of outpatient practice experience is preferred.
Fellowship training in Geriatrics is welcomed but not required.
Additional professional degree, such as an M.B.A., J.D., or M.P.H., is welcomed but not required.
Prior executive roles are welcomed but not required.
Motivation to contribute to a fast-growing organization and share leadership skills with an energetic team focused on healthcare innovation.

Responsibilities

Lead the clinical team at the center and provide primary care alongside provider colleagues, with 80% clinical time and 20% administrative time.
Collaborate with the Practice Manager and Outreach Manager or Director to advance organizational objectives, including high-quality care, patient experience, growth, and an inclusive workplace.
Drive implementation of Oak Street Health strategic initiatives and follow regional leadership direction in implementing regional priorities.
Communicate organizational information to care team members and elevate their concerns and ideas to the broader organization.
Coordinate and lead onboarding of new providers at the center.
Model excellent medical care, care-model implementation, and achievement of metrics.
Ensure care teams prepare for and execute daily huddles, patient care planning and management, admission prevention, and clinical documentation workflows.
Ensure providers and care teams deliver appropriate, evidence-based care that helps patients stay healthy and out of the hospital.
Understand, teach, and implement Oak Street clinical guidelines at provider and center levels.
Support high-quality primary and secondary preventive care.
Educate and support providers in implementing the value-based, full-risk care model.
Identify and address root causes when center metric goals are not achieved.
Build and maintain a culture of coaching and growth among providers and care teams.
Listen to care team feedback and address concerns through constructive problem-solving.
Conduct performance reviews, discuss provider goals, and help develop plans to achieve them.
Recognize and celebrate care team successes and communicate opportunities for improvement.
Achieve triad best practices and support a positive culture of joy in practice.
Perform other duties as assigned.