Assistant Medical Director

Location:

Valley Center, CA Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

Type: Tribal Salary Range: $251,236 to $289,652 / Per Year Open Period: 7/27/2026 until filled Summary: PPO medical, dental and vision insurance (low employee contribution), company paid life, AD&D and disability insurance (STD & LTD), malpractice coverage for providers, 403b retirement with company matching, generous vacation and sick time, paid holidays including employee birthday, paid jury time and paid bereavement leave. We provide reimbursement for professional license(s), certifications such as CPR and continuing education units. Our facility also qualifies as a high need area for Loan Repayment Programs through HRSA and SLRP.

The Associate Medical Director supports the Chief Medical Officer in overseeing clinical operations, ensuring high standards of patient care, and maintaining regulatory compliance. This role involves collaborating with healthcare providers, guiding clinical protocols, reviewing patient outcomes, and contributing to strategic initiatives that improve quality, efficiency, and patient safety. The Associate Medical Director also plays a key role in staff mentorship, performance oversight, and interdisciplinary coordination, while assisting in policy development and implementation. More info about area: https://www.indianhealth.com/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

Duties: Provide primary oversight and direct/lead the implementation of internal operations for the Medical department including planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings; ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards; coordinates activities with an integrated care focus, and lead and direct continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Develop, implement, and monitor departmental goals and objectives that align with organizational strategic initiatives. Develop, recommend, and administer policies, procedures, and processes in support of departmental operations; implement and monitor compliance with approved policies, procedures, and processes. Collect and analyze a variety of complex data and information. Perform statistical analysis and summarize findings, make decisions, and design programs/services based on data findings. Provide exemplary patient care as manifested by (a) examination of patients for symptoms or physical signs of disease; (b) eliciting and recording information about a patient''s medical history; (c) ordering or executing various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient''s condition; (d) analyzing reports and findings of tests and examinations and diagnoses condition of patient using the problem oriented medical record system; (e) administering or prescribing treatments and medications; (f) promotion of health by advising patients concerning diet, hygiene, family planning and methods for prevention of disease; (g) vaccination of patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases; (h) provision of prenatal care to pregnant women and postnatal care to mothers and infants; (i) performance of surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency; (j)referral of patients to medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patient''s well-being. Collaborate with other IHC departments to ensure seamless operation of clinic programs and services: staffing and patient visit ratios, scheduling, analysis/utilization of medical programs/services, and advises in facilities and equipment purchases and repairs. Review and recommend clinical privileges for medical staff in collaboration with the CMO and HR depart Observe and assist staff members at work to ensure safe and ethical practices and to solve problems and demonstrate appropriate techniques. Qualifications: · Graduate of an approved and accredited college of medicine. · Completion of a family practice/internal medicine residency program. · Minimum of five (5) years'' experience as a family physician/internist in an outpatient setting. Experience in a community health center setting is preferred. · Three (3) years'' administrative, management and budget development experience preferred. · Experience or training with Native American culture and values is preferred. Work Type: Permanent, Full Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals Get Details & Apply: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/E6C01EEC74E088A13CD6A28296A27371/career-page Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov