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Medical Director

Location
San Francisco, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Executive
Experience
10+ years
Education
Doctorate
Listed
Today

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Active California medical license
  • Board certification in relevant medical specialty
  • Clinical governance and quality assurance expertise
  • Healthcare regulations and compliance knowledge
  • Clinical data and healthcare metrics analysis
  • EHR system experience
  • Healthcare finance and budget management
  • Leadership and team influence

Also useful

  • Healthcare research or clinical innovation experience
  • Healthcare administration or business management background

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Medical Director to lead our clinical operations and medical staff in San Francisco. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee all medical services, ensure the highest standards of patient care, and drive clinical excellence across our organization. The ideal candidate will combine strong clinical expertise with exceptional leadership capabilities, demonstrating a commitment to advancing healthcare quality and innovation.

  • Provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for all medical services and clinical departments
  • Develop and implement clinical policies, protocols, and procedures that ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices
  • Oversee quality assurance and patient safety initiatives, analyzing clinical outcomes and implementing improvements
  • Lead and mentor the medical staff, fostering a culture of professional development and accountability
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to establish organizational goals and align clinical operations with business objectives
  • Manage clinical budgets and resource allocation while maintaining fiscal responsibility
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, including state medical board regulations, HIPAA, and CMS guidelines
  • Conduct credentialing and privileging reviews for medical staff members
  • Participate in medical staff meetings and committees, providing clinical expertise and guidance
  • Advocate for patient safety and quality improvement across all clinical operations
  • Analyze clinical data and performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities for enhancement
  • Maintain active clinical practice or involvement as appropriate to the role

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Active medical license in the state of California
  • Board certification in a relevant medical specialty
  • Minimum 10 years of clinical medical practice experience
  • Minimum 5 years of healthcare leadership or medical management experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in clinical governance and quality assurance
  • Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance requirements, and accreditation standards
  • Proficiency in analyzing clinical data and healthcare metrics
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate diverse teams
  • Strategic planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage complex initiatives
  • Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems and healthcare technology
  • Knowledge of healthcare finance and budget management
  • Ability to make decisive clinical and administrative decisions in a fast-paced environment
  • Preferred: Experience in healthcare research or clinical innovation initiatives
  • Preferred: Background in healthcare administration or business management

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Read the original posting

From UCSF's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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