Hospital & Rural Health Clinic Med Director

Job description

Summary
The Medical Director provides clinical leadership and medical oversight for Catalina Island Health's Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic. The role ensures high-quality, safe, patient-centered care for Catalina Island residents and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide medical direction for hospital, emergency, skilled nursing, and clinic services
• Develop, review, and approve clinical policies, protocols, and standards of care
• Supervise and support physicians and advanced practice providers, including chart review and collaboration
• Lead quality improvement, peer review, and patient safety initiatives
• Ensure compliance with CMS Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic requirements, Title 22, and accreditation standards
• Partner with the CEO and leadership on strategic planning, recruitment, and the new hospital project
• Maintain an active clinical practice as scheduled

Qualifications
• MD or DO with an active, unrestricted California medical license and DEA registration
• Board certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience; leadership experience preferred
• Rural or critical access healthcare experience strongly preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certification