Senior Level Lead Physician Jobs
Senior level lead physician jobs place experienced clinicians in charge of clinical programs, care standards, and the physician teams that carry them out. Most openings are on-site or hybrid across Staffing & Recruiting, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Agriculture & Farming, with employers like Jobot, Grand Canyon University, and Lafayette Health Ventures hiring at this level now.
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Base Pay: $232,200.00 - $325,080.00
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Medical Director will oversee the health care services in his/her department; assure quality care, resolution of patient concerns, strive for department profitability; while leading and managing the clinical team. With the support of the Senior Director of Clinical Operations (SDCO), he/she will manage work performance of support staff to include training, staff development, work distribution, performance appraisals, adherence to clinic policies and procedures, work schedule, and praise or disciplinary procedures. Identify and implement changes in clinic policy and procedures in consultation with the CMO. Develop and monitor department budget with the SDCO, CMO, and CEO. Maintain consistent and effective communication with designated liaison areas (i.e. Clinic areas, Front Office, Billing). Conduct staff meetings as appropriate. Assist with CMO responsibilities when CMO is absent.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide direct patient care
- Provide consultation to PA/NP providers
- Oversee the quality and safety of health care services provided in his/her department
- Manage the clinical staff of assigned department or programs
- Ensure that in the absence of a primary care provider that a mechanism is established so that a physician is available to review lab and x-ray reports; prescriptions and follow-up medical care is accomplished
- Ensures adequate continuity of care through coordinated coverage by medical staff. Provides a process for proper supervision of new clinician staff. Monitor the performance of a new provider in the clinic during a set introductory period
- Monitors clinical and quality data of all department clinicians, giving periodic feedback on attainment of quality goals.
- Develop corrective action plans as needed.
- Lead the annual evaluations of department clinicians
- Represents the interest of the department medical staff to management and management to department medical staff
- Participate in meetings of the medical provider staff to ensure appropriate information exchange; recommendations and decision-making on issues of clinical significance; recommendations from the provider staff on management issues
- Ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations and standards of practice, including OSHA, CLIA, patient care, employee health and coding and billing
- Participate as part of centers’ management team
- Comply with center’s policies and procedures
- Conduct staff meetings as appropriate
- Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Experience working in a clinical non-profit environment
- Experience as a licensed physician or PA/NP
- Knowledge consistent with a licensed physician or PA/NP
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, staff and patients
- Ability to work collaboratively with management to meet center goals and objectives
- Satisfactory role model and possesses satisfactory leadership skills for position held
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Board Certified Physician or Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
- Licensed in the State of California without any limitations on license to practice in area of specialty
PREFERRED
- Previous management skills in a similar position
Base Pay: $232,200.00 - $325,080.00
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Medical Director will oversee the health care services in his/her department; assure quality care, resolution of patient concerns, strive for department profitability; while leading and managing the clinical team. With the support of the Senior Director of Clinical Operations (SDCO), he/she will manage work performance of support staff to include training, staff development, work distribution, performance appraisals, adherence to clinic policies and procedures, work schedule, and praise or disciplinary procedures. Identify and implement changes in clinic policy and procedures in consultation with the CMO. Develop and monitor department budget with the SDCO, CMO, and CEO. Maintain consistent and effective communication with designated liaison areas (i.e. Clinic areas, Front Office, Billing). Conduct staff meetings as appropriate. Assist with CMO responsibilities when CMO is absent.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide direct patient care
- Provide consultation to PA/NP providers
- Oversee the quality and safety of health care services provided in his/her department
- Manage the clinical staff of assigned department or programs
- Ensure that in the absence of a primary care provider that a mechanism is established so that a physician is available to review lab and x-ray reports; prescriptions and follow-up medical care is accomplished
- Ensures adequate continuity of care through coordinated coverage by medical staff. Provides a process for proper supervision of new clinician staff. Monitor the performance of a new provider in the clinic during a set introductory period
- Monitors clinical and quality data of all department clinicians, giving periodic feedback on attainment of quality goals.
- Develop corrective action plans as needed.
- Lead the annual evaluations of department clinicians
- Represents the interest of the department medical staff to management and management to department medical staff
- Participate in meetings of the medical provider staff to ensure appropriate information exchange; recommendations and decision-making on issues of clinical significance; recommendations from the provider staff on management issues
- Ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations and standards of practice, including OSHA, CLIA, patient care, employee health and coding and billing
- Participate as part of centers’ management team
- Comply with center’s policies and procedures
- Conduct staff meetings as appropriate
- Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Experience working in a clinical non-profit environment
- Experience as a licensed physician or PA/NP
- Knowledge consistent with a licensed physician or PA/NP
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, staff and patients
- Ability to work collaboratively with management to meet center goals and objectives
- Satisfactory role model and possesses satisfactory leadership skills for position held
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Board Certified Physician or Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
- Licensed in the State of California without any limitations on license to practice in area of specialty
PREFERRED
- Previous management skills in a similar position
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Senior Level Lead Physician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level lead physician job?
Employers at this level want to see demonstrated ownership of clinical outcomes, not just participation in them. A strong candidate has led a service line, designed care protocols adopted across a department, or mentored junior physicians through complex cases. Board certification in your specialty is expected, and a record of quality improvement initiatives or committee leadership gives you a clear edge over candidates with equivalent clinical experience alone.
Which companies hire senior level lead physicians?
Companies hiring senior level lead physicians right now include Jobot, Grand Canyon University, and Lafayette Health Ventures, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large health systems, multispecialty medical groups, and integrated care networks with the clinical volume to justify dedicated physician leadership roles.
Are there remote senior level lead physician jobs?
Yes, though most lead physician roles require at least some on-site presence given patient care and team oversight responsibilities. About 0% of senior level lead physician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in utilization management, clinical advisory, or population health where direct patient contact is not required.
What makes a lead physician role senior level?
Senior level lead physician roles carry meaningful authority over clinical direction, not just frontline delivery. That means owning departmental quality metrics, setting treatment protocols, representing the medical staff in operational decisions, and developing the physicians you supervise. The scope extends beyond personal caseload to encompass program-level accountability and cross-functional collaboration with nursing, administration, and executive leadership.
Which industries hire the most senior level lead physicians?
Senior Level lead physician roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Agriculture & Farming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate at the scale and clinical complexity that requires dedicated physician leadership to maintain care quality and regulatory compliance.