Medical Director

Hunter Health • Wichita, KS

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is more than a physician role—it is an opportunity to help shape the future of primary care in our community. As Medical Director, you will combine direct patient care with clinical leadership, partnering with executive leadership to advance quality, innovation, provider growth and development, and access to care across our organization. Whether you have previous Medical Director experience or are a physician with demonstrated clinical leadership and a desire to grow into a broader leadership role, Hunter Health offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our diverse patient population, providers, and the future of healthcare delivery. As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), Hunter Health is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Hunter Health provides all-encompassing care for the Wichita community, including medical, dental, behavioral, vision, laboratory, imaging and pharmacy services, all in one place. We pride ourselves in providing the support patients need to take control of their health and their whole wellbeing. Our Hunter Health team is at the heart of our operations. From the initial interaction with a new patient to empowering individuals with the knowledge to manage their health - it begins with each member of our staff. Regardless of role or responsibility, every team member is a valuable part of living our mission and upholding our positive work environment with our Standards of Culture.

Our Mission: We exist to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in our community.

Requirements

• A graduate from an accredited school of medicine is required.
• Current license as a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) in the state of Kansas, while obtaining continuing education hours to maintain active licensure is required.
• Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine is required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, within 30 days of hire.
• Current and unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license is required.
• Maintenance of credentialing and privileging with Hunter Health Clinic, any required or relevant hospitals or facilities, and third-party payors is required.
• Ability to obtain malpractice insurance is required.
• Talking: The ability to speak clearly and effectively.
• Average Hearing: The ability to hear average conversations and respond accordingly.
• Repetitive Motion: The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach.
• Finger Dexterity: The ability to use fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up objects and pinching fingers together.
• Average Visual Abilities: The ability to focus on items clearly, including close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Physical Strength: The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Mathematical Ability: The ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated clinical leadership experience is preferred, such as leading teams, supporting clinical operations, advancing quality initiatives, or contributing to organizational strategy.
• Bilingual abilities are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all essential functions of a Primary Care Physician providing direct patient care for a minimum of 16 hours per week in addition to the following Medical Director functions:
• Collaborates with the executive team to set a strategic vision for delivering high quality, integrated, cost-efficient care where an excellent patient experience and improved health outcomes are the primary goals.
• Sets strategic vision for the medical department by establishing direct priorities for departmental projects and initiatives in relation to the overall priorities of the organization.
• Supervises physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners, which includes hiring, providing guidance and direction, training, evaluating performance, and initiating corrective action or disciplinary action.
• Provides mentorship, coaching, and professional development support for providers, including physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses, to support clinical excellence, provider growth, retention, and alignment with HHC standards of care.
• Creates an environment of high employee engagement to support HHC’s mission to be the employer of choice in the community.
• Provides vision and direction in developing new medical and vision clinical services while establishing related departmental policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements plans to maximize the effectiveness of medical and vision services at HHC by monitoring activities including budget planning, grant and program management, partnerships with local agencies and representation at meetings of local stakeholders and professionals.
• Dedicates time to administrative and departmental leadership duties, including clinical operations oversight, provider support, quality improvement, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and performance management.
• Establishes direct priorities for departmental projects and initiatives by setting goals and objectives, then executes to reach goals and objectives while monitoring progress.
• Establishes and manages appropriate quality and productivity standards for patient care in the medical and vision department while assuring that appropriate protocols for continuous improvement are established and monitored for ongoing compliance with quality assurance standards set by the organization, licensing boards, and funding agencies.
• Manages the financial performance of the department, including developing and maintaining the department budget.
• Manages the organization’s clinical supervision system to ensure effective supervision of physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
• Supports provider onboarding, clinical skill development, and ongoing mentorship for physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses, and other clinical providers as assigned.
• Develops and grows rotation program for MD/DO students and residents completing their clinical rotations at HHC.
• Collaborates with the Director of Quality, Compliance and Risk and the Director of Clinical Quality Assurance on the organization’s continuous quality improvement and assurance programs.
• Develops and maintains relationships with providers, specialists and other community partners to ensure continuity of care and improvement of access to comprehensive healthcare services.
• Travels locally between clinic sites when necessary to meet operational needs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 30 days of PTO per year, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Employer-paid Benefits include: Basic life insurance, Short-term disability, Long term disability, Employee Assistance Program with 12 free sessions per year, Continuing Education and License Renewal
• Optional Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental life insurance, Accident and critical illness insurance, Identity Theft Insurance, 401k with Safe Harbor Plan match

What This Job Offers

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