Business Strategy, Business Support, Clinical Medicine, Community Support, Continuous Improvement, Healthcare Quality, Human Resources, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Managed Care, Medical Assistance, Medicine, Mentoring, Operational Improvement, Organizational Skills, Osteopathy, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Plan Meetings, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Strategic Planning, Team Player
Direct Hire – Physician Clinic Medical Director
Location: Stockton, CA Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM No nights No weekends No holidays No on‑call
About the Role
This leadership‑focused clinical role offers physicians the opportunity to blend direct patient care with medical leadership, driving quality improvements, operational excellence, and center growth. The Clinic Medical Director will work in a supportive, family‑like environment with strong organizational backing, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Required Qualifications
- Doctorate degree
- 1+ year of experience in Managed Care
- 1+ year of experience in Human Resources
- 1+ year of experience in ANY of the following:
- Clinical Quality
- Quality & Risk Management
- Valid California license/certification (any of the following):
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) – CA
- Medical Doctor (MD) – CA
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) – CA
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 100% center‑based direct patient care
- Serve as the Clinical Medical Director for the Stockton location
- Mentor clinicians and lead by example, demonstrating clinical excellence and exceptional patient experience
- Collaborate with the Director of Medical Operations to enhance clinical quality, workflows, safety, and patient satisfaction
- Partner with the Director Team to identify improvement opportunities and ensure workflow compliance
- Train and mentor future clinical leaders, fostering professionalism, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement
- Understand and influence center financial drivers to support business and strategic plans
- Assist other Clinical Medical Directors in understanding operational and financial goals
- Build and maintain relationships with employers, payers, referral sources, networks, and community partners to support market growth
- Respond to operational or clinical requests within 24 hours
- Assist with clinician meeting planning and staffing management
- May observe drug/alcohol testing of patients as needed
Schedule & Work Environment
- Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM
- No nights, weekends, holidays, or on‑call
- Supportive, collaborative, family‑like team culture
- Strong organizational backing and leadership support
Why This Role Stands Out
- Balanced schedule with predictable hours
- Leadership + clinical care hybrid role
- Strong focus on quality, safety, and operational excellence
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Competitive compensation package