Medical Director In Locust, NC

Job Description Lead, build, and make an impact in rural healthcare. Team Health is seeking an experienced primary care physician to serve as medical director for a new rural health clinic expanding access to high-quality, integrated healthcare throughout Locust, North Carolina, and surrounding communities. This employed position combines direct patient care and physician leadership responsibilities in a collaborative, team-based rural healthcare environment.

The role will initially be part-time with the opportunity to transition to a full-time position as patient volume and clinic growth support expansion. The Medical Director will provide physician leadership, mentor advanced practice clinicians, support quality and regulatory initiatives, and partner with operational leadership to help establish a sustainable, patient-centered rural healthcare practice.

This is a unique opportunity to help build a modern rural health clinic while shaping clinical culture, workflows, clinician development, and community healthcare access.

Compensation Competitive hourly compensation for direct patient care with no productivity cap Monthly medical director leadership stipend

Employed physician model

Opportunity to transition to a full-time employed role as clinic volume and patient demand support expansion

Strong earning potential and physician leadership growth opportunities

Eligible for comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off with transition to full-time employment

Position Highlights Part-time employed position (approximately 10 clinic days per month)
Opportunity to transition to a full-time role as clinic volume and patient demand support expansion

Approximately 80-90% direct patient care and 10-20% medical director responsibilities, based on clinic needs and growth

No call or inpatient responsibilities

Collaborative leadership with operational, behavioral health, and executive teams

Opportunity to establish clinical culture, workflows, quality standards, and practice growth within a new rural health clinic

Practice Overview Our integrated rural health clinic provides

Family medicine

Pediatric and adult primary care Preventive care and chronic disease management

Women’s health

Integrated behavioral health

Psychiatric medication managementMATCare coordination and population health

Responsibilities Clinical Provides  comprehensive primary care services to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and older adult patients

Manages acute illnesses, chronic diseases, preventive care, and wellness services

Supervises and collaborates with nurse practitioners and physician assistants as required by organizational policy and applicable regulations

Promotes continuity of care, care coordination, and population health initiatives

Utilizes evidence-based medicine and quality improvement principles in patient care delivery

Maintains timely, accurate, and complete documentation within the electronic health record

Medical Director Provides physician leadership for the development and growth of a new rural health clinic

Partners with practice manager and operational leadership to promote high-quality, efficient clinic operations, improve patient access, quality outcomes, and clinician engagement

Supports recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, retention, scheduling, and clinical coverage planning for advanced practice clinicians

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California Applicant Privacy Act:  Strong administrative and operational support
- Experienced practice manager and multidisciplinary care team
- Embedded behavioral health services
- Modern EHR platform
- Medical Director Leadership Academy
- Team Health Institute educational resources
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage- 401(k) eligibility (W-2 option)- Opportunities for local, regional, and national physician leadership

About the City Locust, North Carolina, is a growing city located within a 45-minute drive from Charlotte. Find a blend of nearby urban luxury with small-town suburban charm in Locust. The area features the convenience of local shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation. A friendly community and hometown charm make Locust and ideal place to live.