Director of Internal Medicine

Hiring on behalf of a client that is a mission-driven, community-centered healthcare organization dedicated to delivering exceptional, equitable, and culturally aligned care to the diverse populations of the Hudson Valley. We prioritize patient-first values, clinical excellence, and a collaborative environment where providers are empowered to grow, lead, and innovate.

Position Overview

The Director of Internal Medicine will serve as the clinical and operational leader for Internal Medicine Department. This role combines direct patient care, and leadership responsibilities, including provider supervision, quality oversight, and program development. The Director will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, evidence-based primary care for patients 18 years of age and older and across all conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who is passionate about community health, enjoys leading teams, and is motivated to build and shape a high-performing Internal Medicine Department. This role will entail about 80% clinical and 20% administrative responsibilities. Physicians completing residency training and exceptional early-career physicians with demonstrated leadership potential are encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity for new physicians to grow in their first leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Responsibilities
• Examines, diagnoses and treats patients for acute and chronic illnesses. Advises patients concerning diet hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease. Formulates diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Collects, records and maintains accurate patient information within our electronic medical records (e-Clinical Works). Documents items such as appropriate chief complaint, past medical, family, and social history, review of systems, examinations, medications, allergies, assessment and plan.
• Communicate on an ongoing basis with other health care providers and other staff on all aspects of the health needs of patients. Attend medical staff meetings and conferences as required.
• Provides physician leadership and training. Maintain hospital privileges.
• Prescribes and administers medications, therapies, suturing and splinting for internal medicine and urgent care patients. Orders lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provides advice on follow up.
• Refers appropriate tertiary care to specialists.
• Keep abreast of current developments and trends in the field of internal medicine.
• Leadership & Program Oversight
• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of primary care providers, including performance evaluations, onboarding, and clinical development.
• Oversee internal medicine workflows, quality metrics, and clinical standards utilizing data to ensure excellence in patient care. Focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on specialty services and community outreach programs.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols, best practices, and evidence-based guidelines with a special focus on preventative care.
• Partner with nursing, care coordination, and administrative teams to optimize patient access and operational efficiency.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, imaging, and labs.
• Provide patient education, preventive care, and follow-up management.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR.
• Collaboration & Community Impact
• Work closely with specialties to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in community health initiatives, screenings, and educational programs.
• Support their Health’s mission to provide accessible, culturally sensitive care to underserved populations.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Board certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Active New York State license (or eligibility to obtain).
• Active DEA license (or eligibility to obtain).
• Experience in internal medicine.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Chief Residents, recent residency graduates, and early-career Internal Medicine physicians with demonstrated leadership potential are encouraged to apply.
• Experience working with diverse or underserved communities is a plus.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
• Core Competencies
• Dedication to continuous improvement and quality outcomes.
• Ability to analyze data, optimize workflows based on the department data, and make data-driven decisions regarding all aspects of departmental operations and growth.