Associate Medical Director

Thundermist's Mission - To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional health care, removing barriers to that care, and advancing healthy lifestyles.

Please note, effective September 1,2021, all Thundermist employees are required to have an initial dose of vaccine to prevent Covid-19. Effective October 1, 2021, all employees of RI licensed health care facilities must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Employees may be deemed exempt from this requirement based on documentation from their health care provider.

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Medical Director

Reports to: Site Medical Director

Department: Medical

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Grade:

Version Date: 2025

General Responsibilities:

The Associate Medical Director works collaboratively with the site management team, including the Medical Director, to support the oversight and delivery of high-quality medical services at a designated Thundermist Health Center location. This role includes providing direct clinical care in alignment with Thundermist policies, procedures, and mission. The Associate Medical Director plays a key leadership role in provider performance, clinical operations, patient care quality, and teamwork across departments. Additionally, this position serves as a liaison between the health center and the broader medical community, supporting clinical risk management and fostering strong provider engagement and performance.

Qualifications:

Required:

• M.D., D.O., Nurse Practitioner, or Certified Nurse Midwife with board certification in Family Medicine.
• Minimum of three (3) years post-residency clinical practice experience in primary care, or five (5) years of practice experience for APRNs.
• Full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Rhode Island.

Preferred:

• Interest or experience in OB/GYN care is beneficial but not required.
• Clinical scope flexibility is supported, as the family medicine team and midwifery group provide collaborative care.

Significant Job Functions:

Planning & Leadership

• Participate collaboratively on the Thundermist Clinical Leadership Team to review, inform, and implement clinical practices and organizational policies.

Organization & Operations

• Work with the Chief Operating Officer and Patient Care Director to optimize clinical productivity, efficiency, and patient access.
• Support smooth clinical workflows and operational alignment across departments.

Staffing & Provider Support

• Participate in credentialing, job description development, and evaluation standards for medical staff.
• Interview provider candidates and provide input into hiring decisions.
• Conduct and assist in annual performance evaluations for site medical providers.
• Supervise and support medical providers through audits, peer reviews, coaching, and feedback.
• Participate in provider disciplinary actions and terminations in collaboration with senior executives and Human Resources.

Monitoring & Quality Oversight

• Review, interpret, and assess clinical performance data.
• Provide oversight to OB/GYN and Pediatric services delivered at the site.
• Review practice management data and performance measures with leadership.
• Review patient satisfaction surveys and manage higher-level patient concerns or complaints related to provider care.
• Ensure adherence to clinical standards and promote continuous quality improvement.

Physical Effort/ Environment:

This position requires routine physical effort consistent with providing direct patient care, including performing examinations and procedures. Some activities may require fine motor dexterity or positioning of patients. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support physical ability needs. The work environment is clinical, fast-paced, and patient-centered.

Work Schedule Demands:

Work Schedule Demands

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Includes approximately:

25 hours clinical

5 hours administrative

10 hours of administrative work associated with the role of Associate Medical Director

Communication Skills:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proficiency in clinical and medical terminology.
• Ability to provide clear, compassionate, and supportive communication with patients, clinical staff, and community partners.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, particularly when coaching providers through burnout or addressing performance concerns.
• Must be able to communicate confidential and sensitive matters professionally.

Confidentiality of Information:

Thundermist is dedicated in securing the privacy and confidentiality of protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is the responsibility of all employees to comply to state and federal guidelines in accessing sensitive information. The incumbent must apply strict confidentiality.

ADA & EEOC Statement:

Thundermist is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Thundermist is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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