Center Medical Director (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner)

Carbon Health•Westminster, CO

1d•$110,760 - $163,737

About The Position

Carbon Health is seeking a full-time Center Medical Director, who must be a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, to lead an urgent care center while remaining clinically engaged. The role combines approximately 30 hours per week of direct patient care with leadership and development of the center’s clinical team. The Center Medical Director partners closely with the Center Manager and Area Medical Director to support patient care, clinical quality, safety, patient experience, staffing, clinician development, clinic operations, and access to care. The position provides evidence-based urgent care to patients aged six months and older, while mentoring and evaluating clinicians, supporting hiring and onboarding, and leading quality improvement and team communication. The Medical Director also collaborates with operational and medical leaders, uses clinical and operational data to identify improvements, and participates in community and market initiatives. Compensation is listed as $110,760–$163,737 annually, including a leadership stipend and productivity bonus. Offers depend on factors including education, experience, work history, and geographic location. DOT certification must be obtained before the start date; Carbon Health covers course and examination fees and provides preparation resources.

Requirements

Physician Assistant applicants must have a master's or doctoral degree from an accredited PA program and current national certification.
Nurse Practitioner applicants must have current RN and NP licensure and national certification.
At least two years of experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or a similar clinical setting.
At least one year of leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
Active and unrestricted California medical license.
BLS certification.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to build trusting relationships and collaborate effectively across clinical and operational teams.
Commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and a positive patient experience.
DOT certification must be obtained before the start date.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based, compassionate urgent care to patients aged six months and older.
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions appropriate for an urgent care setting.
Maintain high standards of clinical quality, safety, and patient experience.
Support and promote evidence-based clinical practices across the team.
Participate in clinical quality improvement initiatives and special projects.
Serve as the clinical leader for the assigned urgent care center.
Mentor, coach, and develop clinicians.
Participate in clinician interviews, onboarding, and ongoing development.
Conduct regular chart reviews and clinical performance evaluations.
Identify educational opportunities and foster continuous learning.
Address clinical concerns and patient or staff complaints involving the clinical team.
Lead regular clinical team meetings and foster open, respectful communication.
Partner with clinicians and operational leaders to identify and resolve barriers to high-quality care.
Promote clinical excellence, patient safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Partner with the Center Manager to maintain a safe, efficient, and collaborative clinic environment.
Collaborate with operational and medical leadership on staffing, scheduling, patient access, and clinic performance.
Use clinical and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Support strategies to improve patient access, quality, efficiency, and patient experience.
Participate in community and market initiatives that support clinic growth and engagement.