Mount Sinai is seeking an Administrative Medical Director for Primary Care Outpatient Clinic on Columbus Avenue!
The Administrative Medical Director provides clinical and administrative leadership for a busy primary care outpatient clinic. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care, optimizing clinical operations, managing staff, and contributing to the strategic growth and success of the practice within the Mount Sinai Health System. The Medical Director serves as a key liaison between clinical staff, administration, and patients, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment. The Administrative Medical Director reports to the Division Chief of General Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Morningside/ West.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Leadership & Quality Improvement:
- Provide clinical oversight and guidance to all medical staff (physicians, advanced practice providers).
- Direct and help manage all non-faculty clinical staff including nursing staff Medical Assistants, Certified Diabetes Educators, and other clinical essential personnel.
- Champion initiatives to improve clinical quality, patient safety, and outcomes based on evidence-based practices and performance metrics.
- Oversee clinical protocols, guidelines, and best practices within the clinic.
- Address clinical issues, patient complaints related to care, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
- Lead quality improvement projects and participate in relevant committees.
- Actively participates in monthly Division/Department meetings, contributing to System-wide operational strategies.
Operational Management:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the clinic, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborate with the Practice Administrator on scheduling, patient flow, resource allocation, and facility management.
- Monitor key operational metrics, e.g., access to care and patient volume and implement strategies for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant System-wide policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Provide direct supervision and performance management for clinical staff.
- Participate in the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of clinical personnel.
- Foster a positive and supportive work environment that encourages teamwork, professional development, and staff engagement.
- Address staff concerns and facilitate conflict resolution.
- Monitor financial performance, including revenue cycle management, and productivity.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement
Strategic Planning & Growth:
- Contribute to the strategic planning process for the Division of General Internal Medicine and the clinic.
- Identify opportunities for program development, expansion of services, and community outreach.
- Serve as the primary clinical liaison between clinic staff, administrative leadership, and other departments within the health system.
- Represent the clinic in relevant System-wide meetings and committees
Qualifications:- Medical Doctor (MD or DO) degree from an accredited institution.
- Board Certification in Internal Medicine.
- Current, unrestricted medical license in New York State.
- Minimum of five years of clinical experience in an outpatient primary care setting.
- Previous leadership or administrative experience in a healthcare setting is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of healthcare operations, quality improvement methodologies, and financial management principles.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a complex environment.
Compensation range from 225K to 260K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits)
Salary Disclosure Information:
Mount Sinai Health System provides a salary range to comply with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, historical collections, and hospital/community need. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range. The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
Contact Information
Please specify Job Title of interest and send CV with Cover Letter to:
Physician Recruitment Department
Mount Sinai Health System
physician.recruitment@mountsinai.org
