Medical Director Overseeing NP/PA - leadership opportunity in AZ

Medical Director
Adelante Healthcare – Arizona

Position Summary:
Adelante Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Director to support the Chief Clinical Officer in the oversight, coordination, and delivery of high-quality, cost-effective medical care across our health centers. This role includes providing direct patient care within the individual's scope of practice while leading and mentoring clinical teams in alignment with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will be a mission-driven clinical leader with a strong background in outpatient care, medical management, and community health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary liaison between the provider team and organizational leadership
• Develop, coordinate, and enforce clinical and operational policies and procedures
• Lead initiatives to implement and enhance the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model
• Supervise, monitor, and evaluate provider performance, quality of care, and compliance
• Provide onboarding, mentorship, and performance reviews for new and existing providers
• Participate in provider recruitment, scheduling, and time-off management
• Lead regular medical staff meetings and clinical workflow improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Health Center Practice Administrators and departmental leadership
• Ensure regulatory compliance and help implement new projects and clinical strategies
• Partner with other specialty medical directors to align care delivery across services
• Contribute to the development of departmental budgets and performance expectations
• Respond to escalated clinical or patient care concerns with professionalism and diplomacy
• Promote provider engagement, satisfaction, and alignment with Adelante’s mission

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced Practice Provider (APP) with family medicine training
• Active clinical license in good standing (AZ license required before start date)
• Valid DEA certification
• BLS/AED certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (Arizona DPS)
• Master’s degree in Public Health Administration or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years clinical provider experience with excellent performance record
• At least 2 years in a healthcare management or leadership role; FQHC experience strongly preferred
• Successful completion of national board certification
• Meets medical staff membership requirements
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and improve care delivery systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in general office systems and computer literacy
• Valid Arizona driver’s license
• Cultural competence and commitment to health equity

Preferred Skills:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Familiarity with Care Delivery Integration (CDI) models
• Experience with interdisciplinary communication and patient engagement best practices

Leadership Expectations:
Adelante Healthcare leaders are expected to:

• Set clear goals and performance expectations
• Provide continuous feedback and coaching
• Drive team accountability and professional development
• Demonstrate unwavering commitment to our mission, vision, values, and high standards of integrity and quality
• Act as role models in professionalism, innovation, and employee engagement

Compliance and Conduct:
All Adelante Healthcare employees are expected to uphold and adhere to the organization's Code of Conduct, Compliance Program, and internal policies. Participation in compliance efforts is considered a core component of the regular performance evaluation process.

If you are a compassionate clinical leader with a passion for improving community health outcomes, we encourage you to apply and join a mission-driven organization making a difference in Arizona.