Medical Director

Medical Director

Department: Family Planning
Location: OACAC Central Office
Reports Directly To: Family Planning Director
Employment Type: Part-Time // 8 Hours per month
FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
Salary: $100.00 Hourly

About Us

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing poverty and strengthening communities by providing services and support to individuals and families throughout the Ozarks.

Position Overview

The Family Planning Program Medical Director provides medical leadership, clinical oversight, and consultation for OACAC’s Family Planning Program. This position collaborates with the Family Planning Director, nurse practitioners, and clinic staff to support safe, evidence-informed, patient-centered care; maintain clinical policies and protocols; support quality assurance and performance improvement; and ensure services meet applicable professional standards, Missouri law, organizational policies, and relevant program requirements, including Title X requirements when applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical direction and consultation to nurse practitioners and authorized clinical staff regarding patient care and clinical concerns.
• Provide or arrange timely medical consultation and escalation when physician evaluation is needed.
• Provide direct patient care when scheduled and appropriate to the position’s licensure and clinic needs.
• Develop, review, update, and approve clinical policies, procedures, standing orders, and protocols.
• Maintain and review collaborative practice arrangements with nurse practitioners as required by Missouri law.
• Support clinical quality assurance through chart audits, case reviews, incident reviews, and performance improvement activities.
• Recommend corrective actions, staff education, and workflow improvements to support patient safety and quality of care.
• Provide clinical guidance, orientation, training, and professional support to clinical staff as needed.
• Collaborate with program leadership on clinical readiness, policy implementation, compliance, and changes to applicable requirements.
• Maintain required credentials and participate in organizational credentialing, privileging, and compliance processes.
• Promptly communicate significant clinical safety concerns, potential noncompliance, or risks affecting patient care to appropriate leadership.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the purpose of the position, professional licensure, and part-time schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine and completion of postgraduate training required for the applicable Missouri physician license.
• Current, unrestricted Missouri medical license in good standing.
• Ability to meet applicable credentialing and privileging requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative practice arrangements with nurse practitioners as required by Missouri law.
• Ability to communicate clinical information clearly and collaborate with medical providers, program leadership, and clinic staff.
• Ability to maintain confidential patient, employee, and organizational information and handle sensitive health matters professionally and respectfully.
• Reliable transportation when travel is required.
• Three to five years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing or overseeing family planning, reproductive health, primary care, or community-based clinical services.
• Experience serving patients who face financial, geographic, or other barriers to accessing health care.
• Experience with clinical quality assurance, chart review, policy development, or performance improvement.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to patient safety.
• Ability to provide effective medical consultation and clinical oversight.
• Knowledge of applicable professional standards, Missouri law, and relevant clinical requirements.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to respectful, patient-centered, culturally responsive, and nondiscriminatory care.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy laws, professional ethics, and organizational policies.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $100 Hourly

Benefits

• Employer-Paid Health Insurance Option
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Work Environment
• Positive Team Culture

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment status and applicable plan requirements.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon verification of required professional licensure and credentials, completion of applicable credentialing and privileging processes, required background checks, and other pre-employment requirements applicable to the position.

Working Conditions and Schedule

This is a part-time position. Expected hours, on-site availability, consultation coverage, direct patient-care responsibilities, and response expectations will be agreed upon with the Family Planning Director and documented as appropriate. The position may require participation in scheduled meetings, clinical reviews, training, or quality improvement activities. Any urgent consultation expectations will be established in advance and must be consistent with the agreed-upon schedule and applicable clinical arrangements.

Confidentiality and Professional Responsibilities

The Medical Director must comply with OACAC policies and procedures, applicable privacy and confidentiality requirements, professional ethical obligations, and all laws and regulations governing the services provided. The Medical Director is responsible for maintaining required licensure and credentials and promptly notifying OACAC of any change that could affect eligibility to perform assigned duties.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status.