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If interested, please send an email with your CV to jlee@mlkch.org
About the Role
MLK Community Medical Group (MLK CMG) seeks a dynamic and mission-driven Medical Director to lead our team of around 40 multi-specialty and primary care providers across three outpatient clinics. As part of the MLK Community Healthcare's senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the delivery of healthcare to one of Los Angeles’ most underserved communities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a physician-leader who thrives in both clinical practice and strategic administration. The role offers the unique balance of hands-on patient care with oversight of provider performance, quality initiatives, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Administration (70%)
- Provide clinical and administrative leadership to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Oversee provider performance, quality assurance, and patient satisfaction metrics.
- Direct and support clinic operations in alignment with MLK Community Hospital (MLKCH) and MLK Community Medical Group (MLK CMG)’s strategic goals.
- Develop and implement policies, workflows, and clinical practice guidelines.
- Participate in provider recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts.
- Participate in the development and management of the annual budget, promoting financial sustainability and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with hospital leadership on initiatives that improve integration and patient throughput.
- Serve as a liaison between clinical teams and senior leadership, promoting transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
- Contribute to EHR optimization and other health IT initiatives that enhance care coordination, provider satisfaction, and data accuracy.
- Serve as a site director for medical student rotations.
Clinical (30%)
Provide direct patient care in a team-based setting (average 20 patients per day).Participate in telemedicine, post-discharge, and walk-in clinic services.Maintain accurate and timely documentation.Engage in teaching and mentoring activities as appropriate.Qualifications
Board Certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Med-Peds .Minimum 5 years of clinical leadership experience (Medical Director or equivalent) overseeing 15+ providers.Demonstrated success in quality improvement, performance metrics, and operational leadership.Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead through influence and collaboration.Commitment to serving an underserved patient population.Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary : $360,000 – $400,000 (DOE)Sign-on bonus : 5% of annual salaryPerformance bonus : Up to 12% annuallyComprehensive benefits package including health, life, and malpractice insurance401(k) with matchCME reimbursement and license / board fee coverageWork-life balance : 28 days PTO + 3 CME daysWhy Join MLK CMG?
At MLK Community Medical Group, you’ll have the opportunity to :
Lead a high-impact, mission-oriented medical group serving South Los Angeles.Shape the future of care delivery through innovation, compassion, and collaboration.Work with a leadership team committed to physician empowerment, quality, and community health.