Clinic Medical Director

Salary: $200,000 - $230,000 annually

Position Title: Medical Director

Reports to: Executive Director, Faith Community Health Network with additional oversight from the Faith Community Clinic Board of Directors

Classification: Full-time

Location: Newport, Kentucky

Position Summary

The Medical Director (MD or DO) provides clinical leadership and oversight for the Faith Community Clinic (FCC), ensuring safe, high-quality, and compassionate patient care. This position supports the mission of the Faith Community Health Network to serve neighbors in need with dignity and holistic, community-based healthcare.

The Medical Director combines direct patient care with administrative oversight and supervision of staff, volunteers, and students.

Qualifications

Required:

• MD or DO license to practice in Kentucky in good standing
• Minimum of 3 years experience in primary care or community health required.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, HIPAA, infection control, and quality improvement standards
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to coach, develop, and support clinical staff
• Demonstrated commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care

Preferred:

• Previous leadership, teaching or supervisory experience
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Experience in developing workflows, standing orders, and clinical protocols

Core Competencies

• Collaborative, supportive leadership
• Clinical excellence and sound judgment
• Organized and adaptable in a dynamic clinical environment
• Mission-driven and service-oriented
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care (approximately 70% of time) in a primary and urgent care setting.
• Develop and oversee clinical protocols, lab services and ensure quality of care standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all clinical standards, regulatory requirements (OSHA, CLIA, HIPAA), and FCHC policies.
• Supervise and mentor operations director, volunteer clinicians, including physicians, NPs, PAs, and students.
• Proctor and oversee medical students (UK College of Medicine NKY) and PA students (Mount St. Joseph University).
• Review charts, labs, and diagnostics; sign off on care plans as needed.
• Participate in leadership meetings, staff development, and initiatives that align with the clinics mission and values.
• Lead quality improvement, peer review, and risk management processes.
• Serve as primary liaison to CHFS, HRSA, and other regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with the Operations Director to ensure efficient, patient-centered operations.
• Represent the clinic in community, donor, and partner meetings.
  

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and assist patients for extended periods.
• Must maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical and professional standards.

Schedule & Compensation Overview

• Schedule: Full-time, MondayThursday, 9:00 AM4:30 PM (with possible Friday expansion)
• Salary Range: $200,000 to $230,000 annually (based on experience)
• Benefits: Health, Life, Disability, Retirement, and PTO (3 weeks in Year 1, increasing with tenure)
• Projected Hire Date: EarlyMid February 2026
• Clinic Opening: Late March 2026 (Newport Free Clinic)

Faith Statement

Faith Community Health Clinic seeks to reflect Christs compassion through healthcare that honors the dignity and worth of every individual. While no specific faith affiliation is required, the Medical Director should be comfortable working in an environment that integrates faith-based values into healthcare delivery