Regional Medical Director - Contra Costa

Looking to lead and make a difference in the vibrant communities of Contra Costa County? Life Long Medical Care is seeking a Regional Medical Director - Contra Costa who will provide clinical oversight and leadership for one or more of our health centers.

The Regional Medical Director provides leadership and clinical oversight for one or more health centers for Life Long Medical Care. Clinical oversight includes service planning, objective setting, system development, staffing, quality assurance activity, budget, and personnel issues in close collaboration with the Vice President(s) of Clinical Operations and Center Director(s). Life Long uses team-based care to provide the most efficient and effective care to our patients.

This position functions as a critical member of the care team, ensuring team communication, quality care, and patient satisfaction. Responsible for providing high developing quality primary care, building collaborative teams, and working with underserved populations. Primary Care Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with management experience and a passion for and participating in a team model of care for a complex population.

We are seeking a Primary Care Physician with administrative experience, a passion for developing and participating in a team model of care for underserved populations, and a commitment to providing high-quality primary care. With a focus on building collaborative teams, this role requires a strong commitment to patient-centered care and improving the health and well-being of our patients.

As the Regional Medical Director for our Pinole/Jenkins/Rodeo/BSP/(2) SNF Health Centers you will be joining a community that is diverse, dynamic, and rich in culture and history. This is an opportunity to lead and make a significant impact on the health and well-being of our patients while immersing yourself in the unique culture of Contra Costa County.

If you are a highly motivated individual who desires to serve the community and lead a team in providing exceptional care, we encourage you to apply for this position.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center in Northern California with over 45 years of dedicated service to the community, Life Long serves over 66,000 patients in the East Bay Area's socio-economically underserved regions. We provide medical, dental, behavioral health, and school-based services at more than 15 primary care sites across Oakland, Berkeley, and West Contra Costa County. From opening a residential respite program for homeless persons discharged from hospitals to offering free COVID testing to the community, we are innovative and responsive to our times' social and medical needs.

We provide an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and with which our patients can identify. To this end, we seek candidates who reflect the diversity of the East Bay communities we serve.

Compensation: $203,000-$225,000 for MD/DO depending on when finished with residency,
annual $15,000 stipend
, a sign-on bonus
, and excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, dependent and domestic partner coverage, 403(b) retirement savings plan, loan repayment programs, and commuter benefits. Life Long qualifies for federal and state loan repayment programs (HPSA score is 20). Acceptance rates may vary year to year based on funding levels and the number of applicants.

• Supervise (recruit, hire, train, and evaluate) all physicians and advanced practice providers (NPs, PAs, CNMs) on sites.
• Maintain ongoing involvement in provider recruitment, retention, onboarding, and mentorship.
• Provide direct patient care in a diverse, fast-moving health center, which may include teaching students, residents, and/or fellows.
• Collaborate with Medical Leadership on clinical and operational initiatives.
• Serve as authorizing clinician for organizational licenses, contracts, grants, and other agreements requiring clinician sign-off.
• Participate actively in collaborative care, team building, and staff training.
• Provide medical practice updates and may contribute to guideline revisions.
• Serve as Supervising Physician (if MD or DO) for NP, PA and CNM staff and remain available for consultation on complex medical cases.
• Respond to clinically related grievances or complaints from provider staff.
• Support the ongoing process of peer and chart review.
• Conduct annual reviews to ensure clinicians meet the cultural, clinical, and performance expectations of the organization through peer review, observation, and evaluation.
• Lead or contribute to coaching, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and corrective action processes.
• Monitor medical practice standards through Epic dashboard metrics, including quality measures, open charts, and panel management.
• Ensure workflows, protocols, and guidelines remain current and aligned with evidence-based clinical, quality, and safety standards.
• Engage in quality and safety efforts such as patient care navigation…