Associate Medical Director, PediatricsCompensation: $231,000 $300,000 annually (based on experience)Job Type: Full-time, Mondays to Fridays 8-5 PM or 4 day (10 hour shift available).Location: Greater Sacramento area, CA (Multiple locations available)We are seeking a full-time Associate Medical Director of Pediatrics to provide both clinical leadership and direct patient care within a community health center setting. This role partners closely with the Chief Medical Officer to oversee pediatric clinical quality, provider performance, workflow optimization, and strategic growth initiatives, while maintaining an active clinical practice.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain high-level clinical expertise in Pediatrics and stay current with evolving standards of careMonitor and evaluate pediatric clinician performance, including peer review and performance indicatorsAssist in annual provider evaluations and development plansDevelop strategies to improve clinical quality and operational efficiencyCollaborate on the development and revision of pediatric policies, procedures, and workflowsOptimize EHR templates, clinical accelerators, and documentation standardsMonitor referral patterns and specialty resource utilization to improve access and care coordinationPartner with executive leadership on clinical priorities and strategic initiativesFoster a collaborative, accountable, and mission-driven clinical environmentProvide comprehensive pediatric care (birth through adolescence) in an outpatient settingAddress acute, chronic, urgent, and preventive health needsPerform thorough history and physical exams, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planningOrder and interpret labs, imaging, and specialty referralsProvide culturally sensitive patient and family educationMaintain productivity standards while ensuring high-quality careComplete timely documentation, coding, and billingRespond to labs, consults, and patient messages promptlyParticipate in continuing medical education and maintain licensure requirements
