Medical Director - Primary Care

Denova Collaborative Health • Peoria, AZ

22d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Director – Primary Care provides clinical and administrative leadership for Denova’s Primary Care services through a dyad partnership with the Vice President of Medical Operations. This role is responsible for driving clinical quality, provider performance, patient outcomes, and operational effectiveness while maintaining active patient care practice. The Medical Director serves as a physician leader, coach, and strategic partner, supporting an integrated care model that aligns Primary Care with Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, and Wellness services.
This is an exempt, hybrid position reporting to the Vice President of Medical Operations.

Requirements

• MD or DO with an active, unrestricted Arizona medical license.
• Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Minimum of 5 years of physician leadership experience, preferably in Primary Care.
• Demonstrated experience in provider coaching, quality improvement, and performance management.
• Strong ability to function effectively in a dyad leadership model.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• DEA registration (if applicable) and Fingerprint Clearance Card (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Clinical quality and safety
• Provider performance and engagement
• Productivity, access, and patient experience
• Provide physician leadership to ensure Primary Care services meet federal, state, and regulatory standards (including Medicare/Medicaid compliance).
• Develop, review, and approve Primary Care clinical policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Serve as the primary physician coach for Primary Care providers.
• Establish and monitor provider expectations related to quality, productivity, documentation, and panel management.
• Conduct regular provider check-ins focused on:
• Clinical outcomes and best practices
• Professional development and engagement
• Burnout prevention and workflow optimization
• Participate in performance improvement plans and corrective action when necessary.
• Support provider onboarding, mentoring, and retention efforts.
• Maintain direct patient care responsibilities as part of a balanced role (approximately 50% clinical / 50% administrative).
• Provide clinical consultation on complex patient care cases.
• Support chart reviews, peer review processes, and clinical risk management activities.
• Lead or co-lead quality improvement initiatives, chart audits, and peer reviews.
• Collaborate on operational planning to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care delivery.
• Support audit preparation and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Participate in recruitment, interviewing, and selection of Primary Care providers.
• Partner with HR and leadership on workforce planning and provider engagement.
• Promote collaboration across Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, and Wellness teams to support integrated care
• Contribute clinical input to strategic planning, annual operating plans, and budget considerations.
• Serve on committees and represent the organization internally and externally as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement plan with a 3.5% company match.
• Secure your future with both long and short-term disability options
• Enjoy holiday pay, PTO, and life insurance benefits.
• Licensure reimbursement and Continuing Education (CEU/CME) support
• Covered under Denova’s malpractice and professional liability insurance
• Credentialing and privileging costs fully covered by Denova
• We offer an employee wellness program and fantastic discounts for all Denova team members.
• And there's so much more waiting for you!

What This Job Offers

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