Medical Director

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The Medical Director is a full‑time leadership position responsible for the oversight and coordination of all clinical services provided at the IMAN Health Center. This role combines administrative leadership (60% FTE) with direct patient care responsibilities (40% FTE), delivering high‑quality, family‑oriented primary care. The Medical Director ensures clinical excellence, compliance with regulatory standards, and alignment with organizational goals.

• Provides comprehensive, outpatient primary care across the lifespan, including preventive care, chronic disease management, acute care, and follow‑up.
• Ensures continuity and coordination of care for all patients, maintaining high standards of evidence‑based practice.
• Documents patient encounters accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record (EHR) in a timely manner, consistent with clinic policies and billing requirements.
• Maintains required licensure and board certification; fulfills continuing medical education (CME) requirements and stays up to date on clinical guidelines and evidence‑based practices.

• Leads clinical operations, including utilization review, collaborative care, case management, and related policy and practice initiatives.
• Establishes and monitors clinical protocols, treatment standards, and quality benchmarks.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA) and accreditation standards.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates clinical practice guidelines and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitors performance metrics and outcomes, addressing gaps in care.
• Supervises the Behavioral Health Director and, through that role, all licensed independent practitioners, including volunteers.
• Prepares regular reports for the Board of Directors and Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Committee.
• Collaborates with IMAN leadership to align clinical services with the clinic’s mission, budget, and strategic goals.
• Leads and participates in provider and clinical team meetings to promote communication, education, and performance standards.
• Oversees quality assurance and performance improvement activities across clinical programs.

• Licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.) with active clinical experience.
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics.
• Current, unrestricted medical license in the State of Illinois.
• Minimum five (5) years of clinical experience in primary care, preferably in a safety‑net or community health setting.
• Minimum five (5) years of leadership or management experience in a healthcare or managed care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse clinical teams and implement programmatic improvements.
• Strong knowledge of primary care, preventive health, and healthcare regulations.
• Skills in communication, team‑building, and data‑informed decision‑making.

• Familiarity with value‑based care models, health equity principles, and quality improvement methods preferred.
• Bilingual in English and another language (Spanish or Arabic) highly preferred to effectively serve the clinic’s patient population.

• Limited local travel is required.
• Occasional domestic travel may be expected.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during clinical work, meetings, and administrative tasks.
• Sufficient manual dexterity and visual acuity to perform clinical examinations, review medical records, and operate computer systems.
• Capacity to occasionally lift or move light objects (e.g., medical supplies, files).
• Physical ability to respond to emergency situations if needed.

• Strategic Clinical Leadership:
  Demonstrates the ability to align clinical operations with organizational goals, lead change, and contribute…