Site Medical Director - 6 hour shifts, 2x weekly (Days)

Wellpath • Asheville, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Wellpath is seeking a Site Medical Director to oversee medical care at an assigned facility, ensuring compliance with company, institutional, NCCHC, and ACA standards. This role involves providing direct patient care, supervising clinical staff, and maintaining accurate electronic health records. The Director will manage emergency situations, adhere to formulary guidelines, and prioritize in-house resources for referrals. A key aspect of the role is collaborating with the Health Services Administrator on quality improvement initiatives, chronic care clinics, and pharmacy oversight. The Director will also act as a liaison with community health providers, annually review clinical protocols, and contribute to enhancing patient outcomes. Wellpath emphasizes a mission of providing quality care with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, especially to underserved populations.

Requirements

• Medical school graduate.
• Current licensure within the State of employment.
• Current DEA number.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to maintain privileges.
• Maintenance of CME requirements for continued medical practice in the State.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical care to patients.
• Supervise clinical staff.
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation of patient encounters in the EMR or approved formats.
• Respond to urgent and emergency situations.
• Adhere to established formularies and utilize in-house resources before external referrals.
• Oversee clinical program compliance with NCCHC and ACA standards.
• Review and approve clinical protocols annually.
• Partner with the Health Services Administrator to lead quality improvement programs, chronic care clinics, and pharmacy monitoring.
• Serve as a liaison with community healthcare providers.
• Offer consultation to facility professionals.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members.
• Best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

What This Job Offers

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