at Inner-city Muslim Action Network in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
OVERVIEW:
The Medical Director is a full-time leadership position responsible for the oversight and coordination of all clinical services provided at the IMAN Health Center. This role combines administrative leadership (60% FTE) with direct patient care responsibilities (40% FTE), delivering high-quality, family-oriented primary care. The Medical Director ensures clinical excellence, compliance with regulatory standards, and alignment with organizational goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Responsibilities (40% FTE)
- Provides comprehensive, outpatient primary care across the lifespan, including preventive care, chronic disease management, acute care, and follow-up.
- Ensures continuity and coordination of care for all patients, maintaining high standards of evidence-based practice.
- Documents patient encounters accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record (EHR) in a timely manner, consistent with clinic policies and billing requirements.
- Maintains required licensure and board certification; fulfills continuing medical education (CME) requirements and stays up to date on clinical guidelines and evidence-based practices.
- Leads clinical operations, including utilization review, collaborative care, case management, and related policy and practice initiatives.
- Establishes and monitors clinical protocols, treatment standards, and quality benchmarks.
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA) and accreditation standards.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates clinical practice guidelines and quality improvement initiatives.
- Monitors performance metrics and outcomes, addressing gaps in care.
- Supervises the Behavioral Health Director and, through that role, all licensed independent practitioners, including volunteers.
- Prepares regular reports for the Board of Directors and Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Committee.
- Collaborates with IMAN leadership to align clinical services with the clinic’s mission, budget, and strategic goals.
- Leads and participates in provider and clinical team meetings to promote communication, education, and performance standards.
- Oversees quality assurance and performance improvement activities across clinical programs.
- Licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.) with active clinical experience.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics.
- Current, unrestricted medical license in the State of Illinois.
- Minimum five (5) years of clinical experience in primary care, preferably in a safety-net or community health setting.
- Minimum five (5) years of leadership or management experience in a healthcare or managed care environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead diverse clinical teams and implement programmatic improvements.
- Strong knowledge of primary care, preventive health, and healthcare regulations.
- Skills in communication, team-building, and data-informed decision-making.
- Familiarity with value-based care models, health equity principles, and quality improvement methods preferred.
- Bilingual in English and another language (Spanish or Arabic) highly preferred to effectively serve the clinic’s patient population.
- Limited local travel is required.
- Occasional domestic travel may be expected.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during clinical work, meetings, and administrative tasks.
- Sufficient manual dexterity and visual acuity to perform clinical examinations, review medical records, and operate computer systems.
- Capacity to occasionally lift or move light objects (e.g., medical supplies, files).
- Physical ability to respond to emergency situations if needed.
