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Work type: Full-Time
Location:
Center City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: College of Medicine
Job Summary
The Clinical Director of the Partnership Comprehensive Care Program (PCCP) Outpatient Clinic serves an essential role as part of a multidisciplinary team which provides care for adult patients living with HIV. This individual’s primary role is oversight of the daily clinical function of the Partnership and supervising the team of ancillary staff. The Clinical Director delivers direction and leadership to ensure PCCP provides excellent patient care and promotes a positive work environment. The Clinical Director will also provide direct nursing care when needed. Finally, this individual works closely with the Medical Director and Director of Continuous Quality Improvement. The Clinical Director will identify opportunities to increase quality, safety, effectiveness, and efficiency, and develop indicators to measure, evaluate, and improve care for patients at PCCP.
This position is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.
Essential Functions
- Clinical Care and Emergency Preparedness
- Creates and implements nursing policies and procedures to foster a positive and organized work environment while planning, prioritizing, and assigning healthcare tasks to clinical support team members.
- Trains nursing staff and ensures competency of triage, treatment, and documentation.
- Supports ancillary staff in maintaining provision of quality and safe patient care.
- Provides direct nursing care to patients on an as needed basis, including triage and treatment.
- Partners with the Medical Director to communicate, enforce, and monitor compliance with safety, infection control, regulatory (including OSHA), and University standards, including oversight of emergency preparedness and key safety programs to ensure staff adherence to all policies and procedures.
- Enforces Clinic responses to emergencies.
- Oversees the daily clinical operations of the Clinic including staffing needs and clinic flow.
- Provides direct supervision of ancillary clinical staff including nurses, pharmacist, nutritionist, lab and/or office manager.
- Develops and leads clinical workflow development and changes in collaboration with representatives of the Partnership team. Together with the Medical Director and Administrator, recruits, hires, and orients new clinical employees.
- Determines and demonstrates effective communication methods for staff and providers, and addresses concerns in a timely manner.
- Troubleshoots clinical issues regarding the electronic medical record system as well as other workflow challenges. Interfaces with Drexel teams including Human Resources, Risk Management, Compliance, and IT.
- Carries out the mission of the Clinic, helps develop goals and performance standards in agreement with funding regulations, and communicates to staff based on the Clinic and University’s organization policies, procedures and systems.
- Ensures that patient care needs are being met, that the patient experience is a positive one, and addresses patient concerns in a timely manner.
- Serves on relevant task forces and committees.
- Demonstrates the following leadership skills: critical thinking, conflict management, negotiation, and personnel development.
- In collaboration with the Medical Director, Director of CQI, and the Data Team, leads the organization, monitoring, prioritization, planning and implementation of continuous quality improvement initiatives using the Plan, Do, Study, Act process.
- Works to improve patient care, safety, and outcomes, and contributes to corrective action plans.
- Encourages providers and staff to develop CQI projects and to work as a team.
- Ensures inclusion of representatives from all disciplines as well as clients.
- Informs Medical Director on needed updates to policies and procedures based on quality improvement work.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
(Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.) - Minimum of 5 years of experience.
- PA Nursing license that must be maintained while in this role.
- At least 5 years of robust clinical experience and at least 3 years of management experience with direct supervision of staff are required.
- Experience caring for underserved communities and/or people living with HIV much preferred.
- A demonstrated ability to provide consistent quality patient care with a keen eye for detail, organizational skills and effective time management.
- Experience instructing clinical support employees on proper patient care procedures.
- Hands-on experience in quality improvement initiatives.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and critical thinking skills are essential.
- Knowledge of and experience supporting diverse patient backgrounds.
- Commitment to learning and delivery of trauma-informed care is essential.
- Comfort with electronic medical record systems, and proficiency with standard computer systems, including Microsoft Office and Zoom are required.
- Ability to work closely with IT to troubleshoot problems and optimize documentation and workflows.
- Must be able to stand at least 25% of the day and walk within and between buildings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree is preferred.
Physical Demands
- Typically sitting at a desk/table.
- Typically standing, walking.
Location
- Center City - Philadelphia, PA
Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt, grade N. Compensation for this grade ranges from $90,430.00 to $135,640 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Advertised: Apr 27 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: May 27 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Job no: 506618
Work type: Full-Time
Location:
Center City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: College of Medicine
Job Summary
The Clinical Director of the Partnership Comprehensive Care Program (PCCP) Outpatient Clinic serves an essential role as part of a multidisciplinary team which provides care for adult patients living with HIV. This individual’s primary role is oversight of the daily clinical function of the Partnership and supervising the team of ancillary staff. The Clinical Director delivers direction and leadership to ensure PCCP provides excellent patient care and promotes a positive work environment. The Clinical Director will also provide direct nursing care when needed. Finally, this individual works closely with the Medical Director and Director of Continuous Quality Improvement. The Clinical Director will identify opportunities to increase quality, safety, effectiveness, and efficiency, and develop indicators to measure, evaluate, and improve care for patients at PCCP.
This position is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.
Essential Functions
- Clinical Care and Emergency Preparedness
- Creates and implements nursing policies and procedures to foster a positive and organized work environment while planning, prioritizing, and assigning healthcare tasks to clinical support team members.
- Trains nursing staff and ensures competency of triage, treatment, and documentation.
- Supports ancillary staff in maintaining provision of quality and safe patient care.
- Provides direct nursing care to patients on an as needed basis, including triage and treatment.
- Partners with the Medical Director to communicate, enforce, and monitor compliance with safety, infection control, regulatory (including OSHA), and University standards, including oversight of emergency preparedness and key safety programs to ensure staff adherence to all policies and procedures.
- Enforces Clinic responses to emergencies.
- Oversees the daily clinical operations of the Clinic including staffing needs and clinic flow.
- Provides direct supervision of ancillary clinical staff including nurses, pharmacist, nutritionist, lab and/or office manager.
- Develops and leads clinical workflow development and changes in collaboration with representatives of the Partnership team. Together with the Medical Director and Administrator, recruits, hires, and orients new clinical employees.
- Determines and demonstrates effective communication methods for staff and providers, and addresses concerns in a timely manner.
- Troubleshoots clinical issues regarding the electronic medical record system as well as other workflow challenges. Interfaces with Drexel teams including Human Resources, Risk Management, Compliance, and IT.
- Carries out the mission of the Clinic, helps develop goals and performance standards in agreement with funding regulations, and communicates to staff based on the Clinic and University’s organization policies, procedures and systems.
- Ensures that patient care needs are being met, that the patient experience is a positive one, and addresses patient concerns in a timely manner.
- Serves on relevant task forces and committees.
- Demonstrates the following leadership skills: critical thinking, conflict management, negotiation, and personnel development.
- In collaboration with the Medical Director, Director of CQI, and the Data Team, leads the organization, monitoring, prioritization, planning and implementation of continuous quality improvement initiatives using the Plan, Do, Study, Act process.
- Works to improve patient care, safety, and outcomes, and contributes to corrective action plans.
- Encourages providers and staff to develop CQI projects and to work as a team.
- Ensures inclusion of representatives from all disciplines as well as clients.
- Informs Medical Director on needed updates to policies and procedures based on quality improvement work.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
(Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.) - Minimum of 5 years of experience.
- PA Nursing license that must be maintained while in this role.
- At least 5 years of robust clinical experience and at least 3 years of management experience with direct supervision of staff are required.
- Experience caring for underserved communities and/or people living with HIV much preferred.
- A demonstrated ability to provide consistent quality patient care with a keen eye for detail, organizational skills and effective time management.
- Experience instructing clinical support employees on proper patient care procedures.
- Hands-on experience in quality improvement initiatives.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and critical thinking skills are essential.
- Knowledge of and experience supporting diverse patient backgrounds.
- Commitment to learning and delivery of trauma-informed care is essential.
- Comfort with electronic medical record systems, and proficiency with standard computer systems, including Microsoft Office and Zoom are required.
- Ability to work closely with IT to troubleshoot problems and optimize documentation and workflows.
- Must be able to stand at least 25% of the day and walk within and between buildings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree is preferred.
Physical Demands
- Typically sitting at a desk/table.
- Typically standing, walking.
Location
- Center City - Philadelphia, PA
Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt, grade N. Compensation for this grade ranges from $90,430.00 to $135,640 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Advertised: Apr 27 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: May 27 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Director
Verify your credentials meet TN requirements
Clinical Director positions require a qualifying degree in medicine, nursing, or a related health science. Confirm your Canadian or Mexican credentials align with the USMCA professional list before applying, since a general management degree alone won't satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
Target health systems experienced with visa sponsorship
Focus your search on hospital networks, federally qualified health centers, and multi-site behavioral health organizations. These employers have recent visa filings and maintain HR teams experienced with work visa sponsorship processes for clinical leadership roles.
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Filter your job search by TN visa sponsorship and clinical leadership titles on Migrate Mate to surface employers already open to sponsoring this role, saving you from cold-pitching companies unfamiliar with the process.
Address Mexican citizen consular processing early
Mexican nationals must schedule a consular visa interview rather than seeking TN status at the border. Build at least six to eight weeks into your timeline for the DS-160, appointment scheduling, and document preparation before your target start date.
Clarify the management versus specialty occupation distinction upfront
CBP officers sometimes scrutinize Clinical Director roles that appear primarily administrative. Request a job offer letter that explicitly describes your clinical supervision duties, quality improvement oversight, and the professional degree requirement for the position.
Align your offer letter with USMCA occupational categories
Ask your prospective employer to reference the specific USMCA professional category in your support letter. A vague title like 'director' raises CBP questions, while 'Clinical Director exercising registered nurse or physician scope' signals clear TN eligibility.
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Find Clinical Director JobsClinical Director TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Director role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, provided the position requires and you hold a qualifying degree in a USMCA-listed health profession such as medicine, nursing, or a related clinical science. The role must involve substantive clinical oversight rather than purely administrative management. CBP evaluates the job duties described in your offer letter, so the letter needs to connect your clinical credentials to the day-to-day responsibilities of the position.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Clinical Director positions?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no waiting period tied to fiscal year cycles, making it far more predictable for clinical leadership hiring. H-1B requires employer sponsorship through a lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate. Canadian Clinical Directors can often begin work within weeks of receiving an offer, while H-1B applicants may wait over a year if selected at all.
Where can I find Clinical Director jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings specifically by TN visa sponsorship and clinical leadership titles, so you're only seeing roles where employers are already open to the process. Searching general job boards often surfaces positions where the hiring team hasn't considered TN at all, requiring you to educate them from scratch before your application is even reviewed.
What documents does a Clinical Director need for TN visa approval?
You'll need a detailed employer support letter describing your clinical duties and the degree requirement for the role, your original degree transcripts and diploma, your professional license if required in the state where you'll work, and government-issued identification. Canadian citizens present these documents directly to a CBP officer at a port of entry or preclearance location. Mexican citizens submit them as part of their consular visa application.
Can a Clinical Director switch employers while on TN status?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. You must obtain new TN authorization before starting with the new organization. Canadian citizens can seek TN admission at a port of entry with a new support letter from the incoming employer. Mexican nationals need to return through a consulate or, in some circumstances, apply for a change of status with USCIS. Plan your transition timeline carefully to avoid any gap in authorized employment.
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