Associate Medical Director

Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, is seeking an Associate Medical Director (AMD) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to over 15,000 individuals in the Tri-Valley area. This leadership role combines clinical expertise with administrative responsibilities, supporting the Medical Director in overseeing healthcare services, provider performance, and operational efficiencies. The AMD will contribute to meaningful improvements in the health of the underserved population, ensuring equitable access to essential healthcare services.

Practice Info

• Provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area.
• Mission is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services.
• Committed to ensuring equitable access to essential healthcare services for every member of the community, irrespective of financial status, language proficiency, sexual orientation, cultural background, living situation, or insurance coverage.
• Serves as clinical lead at Second Street and Railroad clinics.
• National Health Service Corps Student Loan Repayment Program Participant (HPSA score is 17).

Responsibilities

• Advise the CMO on care transformation and strategies to improve care for the aging population and expand Medicare services.
• Engage with identified poorly performing clinicians to establish an agreed approach to performance improvement.
• Collaborate with other clinical leaders to ensure success of Age Well Clinic in order to improve services and quality of life for older adults with low incomes.
• Create strategies for the coordination of care for dually eligible Californians via Medicare / Medi-Cal Plans.
• Serve as clinical lead at Second Street and Railroad clinics, overseeing the quality of care and the continual improvement of services and medical outcomes.
• Monitor utilization of resources to ensure quintuple aim of healthcare are met.
• Provide direct clinical medical services in board-certified medical specialty in accordance with the highest applicable standards of medical and professional practice.
• Supervise clinical providers including collaboration with advance practice providers as needed and assist CMO with conflict resolution that might arise among staff and patients.

Compensation

• Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for direct hire providers who work $0.75-1.0 FTE (30-40 hours per week).
• Direct hires will receive a $10,000 bonus.
• Providers that are hired as an employee through an agency will receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Participation in our Care-Based Incentive Plan.
• As a Primary Care Provider with Axis Community Health you may qualify for up to $50,000 in loan repayment in exchange for a two-year service commitment.

Benefits

• Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.
• Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Accrued paid time off with each pay period.
• Employee discount programs.
• Relocation bonus.
• License and DEA renewal fee reimbursement.
• Partial educational reimbursement.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement program.
• Medical Malpractice Coverage.
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program.

Shift & Schedule

• Work 0.75-1.0 FTE (30-40 hours per week).

Requirements

• M.D., D.O. or Advanced Nursing degree from a recognized academic institution with board certification in a primary care specialty field of practice.
• Minimum of two (2) years of managerial experience in a hospital or clinic setting is required.
• Experience in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is preferred.
• Leadership experience with ability to effectively lead programs and manage professional-level employees preferred.
• Current valid California physician or nurse practitioner license.
• Knowledge of HEDIS, NCQA standards, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and Utilization Management guidelines.
• Experience working with Medicare Advantage and Accountable Care Organization (ACO) managers to develop strategies in care efficiency and quality Improvement highly desired.
• Previous experience with Epic Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM with minimal errors.
• Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems.