A Medical Director directs and manages a medical practice, clinic, lab or public health program. Organizes and manages of staff physicians, policy implementation, and ensures that standards for medical care are communicated and maintained.
Amherst and Northampton, Massachusetts Position summary: Provide clinical leadership and oversight for primary care practices in Northampton and Amherst. Maintain an active clinical practice (70%) and dedicate administrative time (30%) to quality, safety, operations, and provider support. Ensure patient-centered, efficient, and compliant care while driving population health and practice improvement.
Clinical/administrative split:
Clinical patient care: 70%
Administrative/leadership:
30% Core responsibilities: Lead clinical quality, patient safety, and care standardization initiatives Mentor, evaluate, and support primary care providers; lead performance improvement Ensure regulatory compliance and oversee risk management and credentialing processes Optimize clinical workflows, staffing models, and care delivery efficiency Design and implement population health and value-based care programs Use EHR and clinical data to monitor outcomes, guide interventions, and report metrics Improve patient experience and manage service recovery processes Collaborate with operations, care management, and payer partners Compensation & benefits:
Salary:
$250,000-$300,000 plus bonuses Health, dental, vision insurance Retirement plan PTO and 10.5 paid holidays CME allowance and CME days Malpractice insurance with tail coverage Licensing/DEA reimbursement
Qualifications:
MD or DO with active Massachusetts license or willing to obtain Board certified or eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine 2-5 years outpatient primary care experience Prior medical director or lead physician experience Demonstrated clinical leadership, communication, and team-building skills Experience with population health, payer programs, or practice transformation Training or experience in leadership, quality improvement, or informatics preferred This role offers the ability to influence clinical strategy, improve outcomes, and support provider development while remaining clinically active.