Medical Director Jobs in Pennsylvania
Medical Director jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently active, concentrated in health system administration, managed care, and academic medicine, with demand running from associate medical director roles through chief medical officer-level positions. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Hershey anchor most of the hiring, with major systems like UPMC, Jefferson Health, and Penn Medicine among the most established employers in the state. Psychiatry, primary care, and population health are the specialties seeing the most consistent openings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Us:
ChesPenn is a network of community health centers in Delaware County. Our mission is to provide quality, integrated, and culturally sensitive medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare to adults and children regardless of their income, insurance status, or ability to pay.
Simply put, our goal is to provide a healthcare home for every person living in the communities we serve. Be part of our mission to care for your community. This is a job that will love you back!
Position Summary:
The Medical Director is responsible for all clinical activities of ChesPenn Health Services, verifying the appropriate qualifications and training of all clinical staff, and assuring the quality and continuity of health care provided by the centers consistent with accepted professional standards. The Medical Director will direct and organize clinical programs and activities and will recruit and supervise the training of clinical professionals, including but not limited to nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, and behavioral health consultant. The Medical Director will also provide direct clinical medical services in the area of board certified medical specialty in accordance with the highest applicable standards of medical and professional practice.
Qualifications:
Education:
Medical degree from an accredited medical school, completion of a residency in family medicine, internal medicine, or related specialty
Experience: A minimum of two years’ experience in a leadership role, preferably in a primary care environment. FQHC familiarity a plus.
Licensure/Certification: A Physician’s license to practice medicine in the state of Pennsylvania and certified by an American Board of medical Specialties recognized board with at least three years of clinical/supervisory experience with a primary care background.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Employs necessary management techniques in the on-going supervision of clinical staff.
- Analyzes complex data and communicate results effectively.
- Sets priorities and make decisions on critical health care problems and issues.
- Possesses the interpersonal skills and qualities which earn the confidence and resect of both staff and the residents of the community.
- Works effectively independently and as part of a team, in collaborative settings.
- Utilizes computer technology and develops and adapts to the evolving technological requirements of modern medical health center practices.
- Sensitive to the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse patient and employee population.
- Excellent problem-solving skills required, including creativity, resourcefulness, timeliness, and technical knowledge related to analyzing and resolving medical/administrative problems.
- Motivates staff, promote team building; assumes leadership role within clinical arena.
Key Responsibilities:
- Directs the Quality Committee and other healthcare committee meetings.
- Provides direction for all providers in the practice of quality care according to standards and benchmarks set by the organization.
- Leads in the preparation and monitoring of the annual clinical ‘Health Care Plan,” and Quality Assurance Program.
- Develops, implements, and monitors CPHS’s clinical policies, procedures and protocols, and establishes standards of performance for clinical care.
- Arranges and monitors hospital backup, and oversees the initial and renewal of admitting privileges of CPHS’ clinical providers.
- Develops and monitors specialty referral patterns and arrangements.
- Approves schedules for adequate clinical provider coverage, including recommending modification of center office hours schedule.
- Implements after-hours, weekend hours, and a weekend call system, and reviews for effectiveness on a frequent basis.
- Attends ChesPenn Board Meetings.
- Collaborates with ChesPenn staff on grant writing and implementation of grant services.
What We Offer:
- Health, Dental, Vision
- 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Leave (vacation, personal and sick leave)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) and Roth IRA Retirement Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
Physical demands:
- Moderate physical effort in carrying charts, forms, supplies and equipment.
Work environment:
- Primary work environment is a busy multi-cultural ambulatory care setting. There is routine exposure to infectious disease and blood borne pathogens.
ChesPenn is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Because employees work with families and children and due to the sensitive nature of patient medical information, we require all applicants who receive and accept employment offers to complete child abuse and criminal background checks before being hired.
About Us:
ChesPenn is a network of community health centers in Delaware County. Our mission is to provide quality, integrated, and culturally sensitive medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare to adults and children regardless of their income, insurance status, or ability to pay.
Simply put, our goal is to provide a healthcare home for every person living in the communities we serve. Be part of our mission to care for your community. This is a job that will love you back!
Position Summary:
The Medical Director is responsible for all clinical activities of ChesPenn Health Services, verifying the appropriate qualifications and training of all clinical staff, and assuring the quality and continuity of health care provided by the centers consistent with accepted professional standards. The Medical Director will direct and organize clinical programs and activities and will recruit and supervise the training of clinical professionals, including but not limited to nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, and behavioral health consultant. The Medical Director will also provide direct clinical medical services in the area of board certified medical specialty in accordance with the highest applicable standards of medical and professional practice.
Qualifications:
Education:
Medical degree from an accredited medical school, completion of a residency in family medicine, internal medicine, or related specialty
Experience: A minimum of two years’ experience in a leadership role, preferably in a primary care environment. FQHC familiarity a plus.
Licensure/Certification: A Physician’s license to practice medicine in the state of Pennsylvania and certified by an American Board of medical Specialties recognized board with at least three years of clinical/supervisory experience with a primary care background.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Employs necessary management techniques in the on-going supervision of clinical staff.
- Analyzes complex data and communicate results effectively.
- Sets priorities and make decisions on critical health care problems and issues.
- Possesses the interpersonal skills and qualities which earn the confidence and resect of both staff and the residents of the community.
- Works effectively independently and as part of a team, in collaborative settings.
- Utilizes computer technology and develops and adapts to the evolving technological requirements of modern medical health center practices.
- Sensitive to the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse patient and employee population.
- Excellent problem-solving skills required, including creativity, resourcefulness, timeliness, and technical knowledge related to analyzing and resolving medical/administrative problems.
- Motivates staff, promote team building; assumes leadership role within clinical arena.
Key Responsibilities:
- Directs the Quality Committee and other healthcare committee meetings.
- Provides direction for all providers in the practice of quality care according to standards and benchmarks set by the organization.
- Leads in the preparation and monitoring of the annual clinical ‘Health Care Plan,” and Quality Assurance Program.
- Develops, implements, and monitors CPHS’s clinical policies, procedures and protocols, and establishes standards of performance for clinical care.
- Arranges and monitors hospital backup, and oversees the initial and renewal of admitting privileges of CPHS’ clinical providers.
- Develops and monitors specialty referral patterns and arrangements.
- Approves schedules for adequate clinical provider coverage, including recommending modification of center office hours schedule.
- Implements after-hours, weekend hours, and a weekend call system, and reviews for effectiveness on a frequent basis.
- Attends ChesPenn Board Meetings.
- Collaborates with ChesPenn staff on grant writing and implementation of grant services.
What We Offer:
- Health, Dental, Vision
- 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Leave (vacation, personal and sick leave)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) and Roth IRA Retirement Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
Physical demands:
- Moderate physical effort in carrying charts, forms, supplies and equipment.
Work environment:
- Primary work environment is a busy multi-cultural ambulatory care setting. There is routine exposure to infectious disease and blood borne pathogens.
ChesPenn is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Because employees work with families and children and due to the sensitive nature of patient medical information, we require all applicants who receive and accept employment offers to complete child abuse and criminal background checks before being hired.
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Medical Director Job Market in Pennsylvania
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services14
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals5
- Education2
- Insurance2
- Agriculture & Farming2
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical director jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Active, unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
- Medical degree with completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in a relevant specialty
- Board certification in a specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
- Minimum years of clinical practice experience prior to moving into an administrative leadership role
- Demonstrated experience with quality improvement, utilization management, or population health programs
- Familiarity with CMS regulations, Joint Commission standards, and Pennsylvania Department of Health requirements
Medical Director Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical director in Pennsylvania?
Becoming a medical director in Pennsylvania starts with obtaining an unrestricted medical license through the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine, which requires graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of residency, and passing USMLE or COMLEX board exams. Most employers also require board certification in a relevant specialty. From there, candidates typically build several years of clinical experience before moving into administrative or leadership roles within a Pennsylvania health system or practice.
Which companies hire medical directors in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring medical directors in Pennsylvania right now include Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health, IQVIA, and TeamHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of large integrated health systems, academic medical centers, and regional managed care organizations means openings appear across a broad mix of employer types and settings throughout the state.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most medical director jobs?
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Lancaster have the most medical director openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its dense cluster of academic medical centers, large commercial insurers, and health system headquarters, while Pittsburgh's strength in integrated delivery networks like UPMC drives significant volume there, and smaller markets like Hershey reflect the presence of anchor institutions such as Penn State Health.
Are there remote medical director jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're more selective than in purely desk-based fields, since many medical director roles involve on-site rounding, committee work, or staff oversight. About 53% of medical director openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting a real but limited share of the market. The roles most likely to be fully remote are in utilization management, care management, and medical policy review for insurers and managed care organizations.
How can I get hired as a medical director in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into an associate medical director or physician advisor role, which large Pennsylvania systems like UPMC, Jefferson Health, and Geisinger use to develop clinicians transitioning into leadership. Candidates with backgrounds in hospitalist medicine, utilization review, or quality improvement are well positioned for these bridge roles. Earning a credential such as the Certified Physician Executive designation from the American Association for Physician Leadership also strengthens candidacy significantly before applying for a full medical director title.
Where can I find and apply to medical director jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to medical director jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings from health systems, managed care organizations, and other employers across the state. Find the roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly.
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