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Job description
The Medical Director is responsible for clinical leadership, operational oversight, and execution of initiatives across Stamford Health Medical Group Walk‑In Urgent Care services.
The role collaborates with executive and operational leadership, physicians, and advanced practice providers to support organizational priorities related to quality, patient experience, operational efficiency, access, and provider engagement.
The Medical Director will be a practicing physician involved in clinical practice for an agreed‑upon amount of work time, with the remainder devoted to administrative responsibilities.
The Medical Director works collaboratively in a dyad/triad leadership model with operational leadership and nursing/site management to ensure effective clinical operations across urgent care locations.
Medical Director Responsibilities
Provides clinical and operational leadership for Urgent Care services
Oversees implementation of clinical standards, workflows, and operational initiatives
Promotes high‑quality, efficient, patient‑centered care delivery
Serves as a liaison between frontline providers, site leadership, and system leadership
Supports provider engagement, accountability, and performance improvement
Clinical & Operational Leadership
Provide leadership to urgent care physicians and advanced practice providers
Promote collaboration, communication, and alignment across urgent care sites
Oversee implementation of clinical policies, workflows, and standardization initiatives
Ensure clinical operations are consistent with established policies, procedures, and evidence‑based practice
Support timely, efficient, and patient‑centered care delivery
Quality, Access, and Performance Improvement
Lead initiatives related to:Quality outcomes
Patient satisfaction
Throughput and operational efficiency
Access and same‑day care availability
Monitor performance metrics and implement improvement plans as needed
Support peer review, quality assurance, patient safety, and risk management processes
Promote appropriate utilization, documentation quality, and clinical consistency
Provider Leadership & Engagement
Provide guidance and support to physicians and advanced practice providers
Assist in provider onboarding, mentoring, and performance management
Reinforce productivity, professionalism, documentation, and patient experience expectations
Foster provider engagement and teamwork across sites
Strategic & Operational Initiatives
Support implementation of strategic plans developed by executive leadership
Assist with rollout of new clinical programs, workflows, technologies, and care models
Participate in business planning, growth initiatives, and service line development
Collaborate with operational leadership regarding staffing models, scheduling, and site efficiency
Physician Recruitment & Retention
Support recruitment efforts including:Candidate evaluation
Interview participation
Onboarding support
Assist in physician and APP engagement and retention strategies
Support leadership development and succession planning
Administrative & Organizational Responsibilities
Serve on committees as requested
Support communication and implementation of organizational policies and procedures
Assist in resolving operational issues between sites and system leadership
Promote alignment with physician employment agreements and organizational expectations
Billing, Documentation & Compliance
Promote accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation and coding practices
Identify and communicate operational or billing concerns impacting efficiency or revenue cycle performance
Partner with operations leadership to improve workflow efficiency and financial performance
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements
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Worksite address
stamford, CT, 06925, US
Who can apply
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