The Internal Medicine Medical Director provides clinical leadership and oversight for internal medicine services while maintaining an active clinical practice. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, evidence-based patient care; advancing quality, safety, and operational performance; and supporting physician engagement, professional development, and alignment with organizational goals.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Leadership
Provide medical leadership and direction for internal medicine physicians and advanced practice providers
Maintain an active clinical practice in internal medicine (outpatient, inpatient, or mixed, as applicable)
Promote evidence-based clinical standards, best practices, and consistent care delivery
Quality, Safety, and Performance
Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical outcomes initiatives
Monitor and improve clinical performance metrics, patient satisfaction, and utilization
Support compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Operational and Administrative Oversight
Collaborate with operational leadership on clinic or service line efficiency, access, and workflow optimization
Participate in strategic planning, program development, and service line growth
Assist with provider scheduling, staffing models, and resource allocation
Support implementation of clinical policies, protocols, and care pathways
Physician and APP Leadership
Recruit, onboard, mentor, and retain internal medicine providers
Foster a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Provide performance feedback, coaching, and support for professional development
Participate in peer review and credentialing processes as required
Collaboration and Communication
Serve as a liaison between internal medicine providers and administrative leadership
Collaborate with specialty services, care management, nursing leadership, and ancillary departments
Support care coordination and transitions across the continuum of care
Education and Innovation
Support clinical education, quality improvement education, and practice transformation initiatives
Participate in teaching or academic activities if applicable to the organization
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program
Board-certified in Internal Medicine
Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
Demonstrated leadership experience or formal training in medical leadership preferred
DEA registration or eligibility
Strong clinical expertise in internal medicine
Proven leadership, team-building, and change-management skills
Excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities
Ability to balance clinical, administrative, and strategic responsibilities
Knowledge of healthcare quality, safety, and regulatory standards
Commitment to patient-centered, value-based care
Outpatient clinics, hospital inpatient units, or combined settings depending on practice model
Schedule includes a mix of clinical care, administrative leadership duties, and meetings
Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical and administrative environments
Manual dexterity for examinations and clinical tasks
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient care, documentation, and meetings