Medical Director

Family Medicine Above average in Family MedicineNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$260k-$278k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Details: Level: Management, Job Location: NENA - New York, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Doctor of Medicine, Salary Range: $260000.00 - $278000.00Salary/year, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Position Overview: Establish, implement, and maintain the highest standards of professional medical care for the patients, and provide the medical leadership in identifying and implementing ambulatory care services that meet the needs of the patient population and community.

This position reports to the Chief Medical Director and the work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Ryan Health. Essential Functions: Recruit, supervise and evaluate the performance of medical personnel, including internists, family practitioners, medical subspecialists, and mid-level practitioners.

Provide oversight to Laboratory and Radiology services and monitor contracts for medical supplies, services, and equipment Maintain a panel of patients as duties will allow Participate in overall program planning, and coordinate with other clinical areas, such as Mental Health, Nutrition, and Dental, to insure the integration of all clinical services Establish and coordinate services with other medical facilities, particularly local area hospitals, to ensure the continuity of care for the Center's patients Establish and maintain medical protocols for all areas of medical practice and modify as necessary Responsible for establishing, implementing, and participating in a Quality Improvement Committee and Quality Improvement activities Institute procedures for ongoing chart review, medical care review, and professional standards and ethics Monitor patient utilization and medical staff productivity to insure timely patient access to medical services, as well as cost-efficient services Coordinate in-service training programs for clinical staff Prepare and submit reports regarding Health Services as requested Attend Board of Directors meetings, community meetings, staff meetings, and in-service meetings as assigned Participate in the preparation of the clinical service budget and provide justification in support of all clinical expenditures Responsible for the direction of functioning of the Medical Board and its committees Immediately report any problems and/or unusual occurrences to supervisor Practice accepted infection control measures in accordance with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards, and Center Policies and Procedures Asks others for opinions and feedback; provides feedback in a tactful respectful way Provide afterhours call coverage on a rotational basis Special projects and other duties as assigned Qualifications: Minimum Experience and Skills Required: Minimum five years of clinical and administrative experience in an ambulatory care setting Education, Licenses and/or Certifications Required: Doctor of Medicine Licensed to practice medicine in the State of New York Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual: English/Spanish or other language Prior experience in a multi-site Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or other health care environment Competencies Required: Customer Service: Professional, courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served (if applicable) Commits to exceeding expectations of the patient Cooperation/Teamwork Works well with others Contributes input to improve outcomes Asks others for opinions and feedback; provides feedback in a tactful respectful way Minimal Training Time: Six months of actual workdays introductory period Working Conditions: Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.

The employee is occasionally required to move about the office, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is primarily in an ambulatory primary care setting which include the unpredictability in behaviors of individuals and acute and chronic infectious diseases which may be contagious. Adequate preparation and precaution is necessary.

Disclaimer The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

This position may be required to perform other duties. If such work becomes a permanent and regular part of the job, a new description will be prepared.

Equal Opportunity Employer Ryan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director is responsible for establishing and maintaining high standards of professional medical care while providing leadership for ambulatory care services. They oversee medical personnel, manage clinical budgets, and ensure the integration of various clinical services to meet community needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine degree and be licensed to practice in New York, with Board Certification in Family or Internal Medicine. A minimum of five years of clinical and administrative experience in an ambulatory care setting is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical supervisionStaff recruitmentBudget managementPatient carePerformance evaluationRegulatory compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director at William F RYAN Community Health CEN a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,411 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$269k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $249k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Family Medicine

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About William F RYAN Community Health CEN

Hospitals and Health Care
New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
PSLF Eligible