Physician, Regional Medical Director (Marin County)

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Regional Medical Director for Marin will serve a dual strategic and operational leadership role. This physician leader will be responsible for fostering sustainable growth, enhancing day-to-day practice operations, and driving business development and strategic initiatives in the Marin County market.

Requirements

Board-certified MD/DO with an active CA medical license.
Minimum 5 years of clinical leadership—medical director, clinic chief, or equivalent.
Deep knowledge of ambulatory practice operations, including patient flow, staffing, and quality metrics.
Proven track record in business development, strategic planning, and partnership cultivation.
Strong communication and leadership skills: ability to influence executives, physicians, and operational teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a growth strategy tailored for Marin, aligned with SWBMG’s and Sutter Health’s overall mission.
Identify and pursue opportunities to expand clinical services, add new specialties, and engage with local community partners.
Coordinate with physician recruitment, Sutter Health market leadership, and community stakeholders.
Provide daily oversight of Marin-based practice operations. Co-lead with onsite operational leaders (practice managers, administrative directors) to ensure efficient clinic workflows, resource allocation, and performance optimization.
Monitor key clinical and operational metrics (e.g., access, patient throughput, quality measures, provider satisfaction).
Implement best practices and standard operating procedures to elevate service quality and efficiency.
Analyze regional market data and trends to inform priorities and service line planning.
Identify unmet needs and make recommendations for service line expansion opportunities, facility upgrades, telehealth, or other outreach.
Advocate for resource allocation, capital investment, personnel, and technology necessary to achieve growth targets.
Build and nurture partnerships with hospitals, community organizations, employers, and local regulatory bodies. Represent SWBMG at key forums and facilitate collaborative initiatives.
Uphold SWBMG’s commitment to quality, safety, and patient experience in line with Sutter Health standards.
Mentor and support providers in clinical excellence, professional development, and community engagement.
Champion alignment with value-based care models, pay-for-performance programs, and quality improvement efforts.
Report regularly to the CMO on regional performance, strategic initiatives, and growth milestones.
Collaborate with SWBMG counterpart Regional Medical Directors, Market and Network leadership.
Partner with stakeholders to ensure cohesive regional execution.