Site Medical Director - Yonkers, Valentine Lane

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non‑Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a full‑time Site Medical Director to join our team supporting the Yonkers – Valentine Lane site.

Diagnosis and treatment of patients in his/her specialty area; collaboration and supervision of nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants; participation in planning and developing health care services in his/her specialties, treatment of conditions and illnesses within the scope of the physician’s specialty, referral and follow‑up of patients when indicated, participation in after‑hours coverage to insure 24‑hour availability of care for Center patients.

Performs job duties in compliance with systems and job‑specific standards.

Full time

Salary range: $ – $

• Takes histories, performs physical examinations, and prescribes treatment and medication for conditions falling in the scope of his/her specialty following evidence‑based standard of care.
• Provides off‑hours and hospital coverage for Health Center patients where contractually obligated to do so.
• Designs and participates in quality improvement activities, including Medical Record Peer Review, performance and procedure audits, outcome audits, and focused reviews.
• Provides supervision for clinical activities of medical providers and medical documentation in his/her department, including but not limited to review of protocols, telephone triage, follow‑up procedures.
• Coordinates tests, referrals, and care of SRH patients outside the Health Center.
• Sets standards for preventive care and diagnostic screening within his/her specialty; participates in the development of programs to carry out these standards.
• Maintains legible and appropriate documentation of medical records.
• Participates and attends provider meetings.
• Provides safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity, quality and patient satisfaction standards.

Doctorate Degree (including MD, DO, DD, PhD, etc.)

Board Certification, Physician License, and CPR/BLS

• Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment procedures that nurse practitioners are trained to do and are necessary for practicing in health care centers.
• Competence in delivery of health care to patients (including preventative health education).
• Ability to collaborate with other members of the Health Center in order to maintain high quality standards and achieve client satisfaction.
• Bilingual in both English and Spanish (orally and written) is preferred.

Sun River Health is a network of over 40 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB‑GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high‑quality, affordable care to those who need it most.

Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high‑quality, affordable services to patients in need no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.

Our Culture

At Sun River Health, we believe in fostering a culture of wellness, inclusivity and recognition. Our Workforce Wellness Program promotes staff wellness through ongoing challenges and activities, encouraging participation and rewarding engagement. We celebrate our staff's dedication and person‑centered spirit through the Planetree Recognition Awards, which honor innovation, leadership and…