Primary Care Pod Medical Director, 4-Day Work Week (3 Clinical + 1 Admin Day)

Lead with Purpose. Grow with Carbon Health

At Carbon Health, we are a physician-founded and led organization on a mission to make high-quality healthcare accessible to everyone. What sets us apart is our innovative, provider-first culture, built around CarbyOS, our custom EHR with AI-powered tools like hands-free charting, designed to reduce administrative burden and let clinicians focus on what matters most: patient care.

We’re looking for a Primary Care Pod Medical Director who thrives on challenges, inspires teams, and brings an owner’s mindset to both patient care and clinic operations. If you’re ready to combine leadership with direct clinical practice in a role designed for balance and growth, this is your opportunity.

Why This Role Stands Out

• 4-Day Work Week – Protect your work-life balance
  
  
  
• 3 Days of Patient Care + 1 Full Admin Day – Dedicated leadership time built into your schedule
  
  
  
• Impactful Leadership – Oversee and mentor physicians, PAs, and NPs while shaping clinic strategy
  
  
  
• Innovation at Your Fingertips – Work with AI-powered tools that streamline documentation and operations

Your Responsibilities

Patient Care & Leadership

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to patients in clinic (approx. 30 hours/week) with a dedicated full 10 hour day for administrative tasks as assigned by Area Medical Director and to complete pod-specific leadership tasks
  
  
  
• Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team of physicians, PAs, and NPs
  
  
  
• Communicate and operationalize Carbon Health’s mission, vision, and values
  
  
  
• Drive quality improvement projects and innovation initiatives
  
  
  
• Lead regular team meetings, resolve conflicts, and motivate staff to achieve high performance
  
  
  
• Partner with Clinic Manager to uphold the highest standards of care, safety, and patient experience
  
  
  

Financial Accountability

• Demonstrate working knowledge of financial statements, clinic billing procedures, and payer guidelines
  
  
  
• Stay current on diagnostic and procedure coding, ensuring accuracy for reimbursement and training staff as needed
  
  
  
• Adjust clinic operations and resource allocations in alignment with financial changes and goals
  
  
  

Experiential Outcomes

• Serve as an inspirational leader who empowers the team through feedback, recognition, and accountability
  
  
  
• Interview, onboard, and mentor clinicians to ensure success and retention
  
  
  
• Perform regular chart audits and one-to-one clinician evaluations
  
  
  
• Oversee payroll targets and manage clinician schedules across sites
  
  
  
• Respond to patient and staff concerns with transparency and professionalism
  
  
  
• Drive patient experience outcomes, ensuring KPI goals are consistently met or exceeded
  
  
  
• Represent Carbon Health in community events and marketing activities that promote clinic growth and engagement

About You

• MD/DO with active state license; board certified or board eligible (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine)
  
  
  
• Minimum 2 years of experience in FM/IM, or similar setting
  
  
  
• At least 1 year of leadership experience in a healthcare setting
  
  
  
• Skilled in consulting and treating all patients 18+ and comfortable with basic women’s health exams including PAPs
  
  
  
• Familiar with financial statements, P&L management, and HR processes
  
  
  
• Strong communication and active listening skills, with the ability to build trust at every level of the organization
• BLS is required and must be obtained before your first day with Carbon Health

Why Join Carbon Health

• Work-Life Balance – 4-day schedule with built-in admin time
  
  
  
• Leadership Growth – Shape the future of primary care delivery while mentoring and managing your team
  
  
  
• Cutting-Edge Tech – CarbyOS and AI-powered tools designed by clinicians for clinicians
  
  
  
• Supportive Environment – Collaborate with clinic managers, central support, and a nationwide network of colleagues
  
  
  
• Comprehensive Benefits – Competitive compensation package, PTO, health coverage, parental leave, 401(k) match, and quality incentive bonus opportunities
  
  

Lead the Future of Primary Care

This is more than a clinical role—it’s your chance to influence, innovate, and lead within a growing national healthcare network. As a Primary Care Pod Medical Director at Carbon Health, you’ll balance hands-on patient care with meaningful leadership, supported by a culture that values your well-being and professional growth.

Apply today and help us shape the future of healthcare.

Pay Range: $263,120-$342,240 annually

Carbon Health offers a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary and eligibility for additional incentive bonuses tied to wRVUs and quality performance metrics. Final offer amounts are determined based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, work history, and geographic location. We comply with all applicable state and local wage and hour laws. Carbon Health is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.