The Medical Director provides physician leadership and clinical oversight for outpatient ambulatory clinics. This role combines direct patient care with administrative and operational leadership to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient clinical operations.

The Medical Director partners closely with UVA Physicians Group (UPG) and UVA Health leadership to align clinical practice with organizational priorities, regulatory standards, and performance expectations. The position is accountable for clinical quality outcomes, provider engagement, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness.

This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Provide visible clinical leadership to physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs).
• Ensure consistent standards of care aligned with UVA Health clinical protocols and evidence-based guidelines.
• Maintain an active patient panel consistent with specialty, credentialing, and scope of practice.
• Serve as a clinical mentor and resource for providers, supporting onboarding, professional development, and continuing education.
• Promote best practices in documentation, clinical workflows, and care coordination.
• Function as an EMR superuser and resource for clinical technology optimization.

Administrative & Operational Leadership

• Partner with operational leaders to improve access, clinic efficiency, and care team workflows.
• Participate in operational planning and implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to clinic regulations, organizational policies, and medical staff bylaws.
• Support provider recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention efforts.
• Address provider performance concerns in a fair, constructive, and compliant manner.
• Serve as a clinical liaison to UPG and UVA Health leadership, contributing to strategic planning and service line development.

Quality, Safety & Population Health

• Accountable for monitoring key clinical quality, safety, and performance metrics.
• Lead initiatives to improve clinical outcomes and patient safety.
• Analyze clinical and operational data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Advance value-based care and population health initiatives.
• Implement evidence-based performance benchmarks and continuous improvement strategies.

Provider Engagement & Collaboration

• Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and collaboration.
• Promote interdisciplinary teamwork across providers and allied health professionals.
• Represent clinical perspectives in operational and strategic decision-making.
• Strengthen communication between frontline providers and system leadership.

Required Qualifications

Education

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited residency in the applicable specialty.

Certification & Licensure

• Board certified or board eligible in the applicable specialty in accordance with medical staff bylaws.
• Eligible for and able to obtain unrestricted Virginia licensure.
• Eligible for and able to obtain clinical privileges in accordance with UVA Health and UPG requirements.
• Current, unrestricted DEA registration as applicable.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS, PALS, or NRP certification as applicable to clinical scope.

Experience

• Minimum five years of post-residency clinical practice experience.
• Demonstrated progressive clinical leadership with administrative or operational oversight.
• Experience in ambulatory care delivery and clinic operations.
• Proven ability to use clinical and operational data to drive quality improvement.
• Experience working within a large academic health system or integrated healthcare organization preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of ambulatory quality standards and improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of regulatory, compliance, and accreditation requirements.
• Ability to balance clinical responsibilities with leadership and operational demands.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and clinical reporting tools.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to navigate complex academic health system structures while supporting community-based clinic operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides clinical oversight and leadership for an interdisciplinary ambulatory care team, which may include advanced practice providers, pharmacists, behavioral health providers, and nursing care coordinators. Participates in performance feedback and development in partnership with operational leadership.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform clinical and administrative duties in an outpatient setting, including prolonged standing or sitting, computer use, and documentation. Visual, auditory, and communication abilities sufficient for patient care and administrative responsibilities. Ability to lift light to moderate objects as required, with reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Primarily outpatient clinic-based. Occasional travel between clinic locations and attendance at leadership meetings may be required. Regular interaction with patients, clinical staff, and administrative leadership in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Success Profile

The successful candidate will:

• Establish strong clinical credibility with providers and staff.
• Sustain high-quality, safe, and compliant clinical operations.
• Strengthen provider engagement, development, and retention.
• Improve key clinical and population health outcomes through data-informed leadership.
• Effectively balance clinical practice with administrative oversight.
• Navigate system-level structures while advocating for local clinic needs.
• Demonstrate adaptability and resilience in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.

The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Apply today to become part of the UVA Health team.

About UVA Health

UVA Health is an academic health system with a world-class academic medical center including a level 1 trauma center, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and UVA Children’s. UVA Health also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond. Through teaching and research, we continue to advance medicine and innovate excellence while providing high-quality care. Culture, vision, and capabilities — these are just a few reasons why UVA Health is an employer of choice for physicians and healthcare professionals not only in Virginia, but throughout the healthcare industry. Led by the input, ideas, and insights from our team members, we are resolute in our mission to transform health and inspire hope for all Virginians and beyond. Discover what makes UVA Health a great place to work.

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