Medical Director of Ambulatory Care, Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician

Queens, NY 11432

Department: Physician Job Number: 6434 Pay Rate: $327000-350000 Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

Our client, a respected community hospital serving one of New York City's most culturally diverse areas, is seeking a Director of Ambulatory Care to lead their Adult Ambulatory Care Department. This essential role combines operational and medical leadership to ensure high-quality, efficient, and compassionate care. The Director will oversee a skilled team, driving quality improvement, setting department standards, and working closely with administration to advance the hospital's mission. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a community-focused setting, providing comprehensive care to a diverse patient population. This role is ideal for a physician-leader passionate about making an impact in a hospital environment that values cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and continuous improvement in patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Department Leadership: Manage all aspects of the Ambulatory Care Department, ensuring quality patient care, productivity, and satisfaction.
  • Quality Assurance: Lead initiatives to enhance quality of care, safety standards, and patient experience through ongoing improvement efforts.
  • Staffing & Development: Identify and fulfill clinical staffing needs; recruit, mentor, and foster career growth for physicians in the department.
  • Operational Excellence: Develop and implement policies to optimize care delivery, productivity, documentation, and population health management.
  • Physician Engagement: Conduct regular meetings with practice physicians, set performance expectations, and promote best practices aligned with hospital goals.
  • Risk & Compliance Management: Handle patient complaints, grievances, and ensure physician fitness for duty, promoting a positive patient experience.
  • Educational Leadership: Champion educational initiatives within the practice and support ongoing physician education.
  • Strategic Initiatives: Act as the primary advocate for practice-related strategic projects, supporting organizational goals.
  • Collaboration: Serve as a key liaison between Ambulatory Care staff and other departments, fostering effective teamwork and communication.

Qualifications:

  • Medical Degree required with New York State Medical License
  • Master’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or Business (MPH, MHA, MBA, or MS) preferred
  • Residency-trained and Board Certified in internal medicine or family medicine
  • Prior leadership experience in academic medical centers or public health systems is highly valued
  • Exceptional leadership, organizational, and project management skills
  • High-level interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse hospital staff and external stakeholders
  • Positive, supportive, and resilient under pressure

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information. 
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Magdalena Kociuba
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Magdalena brings 17 years of customer service success to healthcare recruiting. She is a versatile and accomplished manager, she holds extensive knowledge in customer service, human resources, and corporate administration.

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