Medical Director

at Hunter Health Clinic in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Medical Director Opportunity

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. 

Summary: The Medical Director ensures delivery of high-quality, integrated, and patient-centered medical and vision care. The Medical Director, as a licensed provider, will provide direct patient care for patients of Hunter Health Clinic (HHC). This role also provides clinical leadership, mentorship, and provider development for physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses, while dedicating time to administrative leadership duties. In collaboration with the Chief Clinical Officer, the Medical Director ensures medical and vision services function in compliance with all applicable regulatory and licensing agencies, federal grants, HRSA, HIPAA, Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, HHC policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

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.

Physical and Mental Demands of the Job:

All employees, including those who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job function listed below, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The functions listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This document does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

• 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.
• Working Conditions: The ability to work in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment, with a noise level that is occasionally high. There is potential exposure to infectious diseases.
• 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this job. Hunter Health Clinic Inc. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs. 

To learn more about Hunter Health, our services and our impact on the community, visit our website at www.hunterhealth.org. 

Hunter Health provides equal employment opportunities to persons without regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, genetic information, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, and any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. HHC is committed to taking affirmative action to employ, and advance in employment, disabled persons and veterans.

As an Urban Indian Health Program, Hunter Health Clinic, Inc. (HHC) adheres to the Indian Preference in Employment as stated in the Federal Acquisition Regulations System (48 C.F.R. § 326.501–505). Training and employment preferences and opportunities shall be provided to Native Americans regardless of age (subject to existing laws and regulations), sex, religion, or tribal affiliation. Applicants claiming Indian Preference may be asked to provide documentation of eligibility.

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