VNACJ Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with a mission of building healthy communities and enhancing well-being. We are committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive, and culturally sensitive care to underserved and underinsured populations throughout New Jersey. Our interdisciplinary team provides care with compassion, integrity, and respect for the diverse communities we serve.

 

We are seeking a mission-driven, culturally competent Medical Director to provide clinical expertise and strategic leadership across our FQHC network. The ideal candidate will be passionate about health equity and dedicated to delivering patient-centered care to underserved populations. This individual will also serve as a mentor and collaborator to other providers, fostering a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and clinical excellence.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care as a practicing physician. The incumbent will deliver 40% direct patient care and 60% administration. This may fluctuate based on patient and business needs.
• Champion health equity and clinical excellence for all patients, with a special focus on underserved communities.
• Guide and support providers in culturally responsive care delivery, adapting best practices for diverse populations.
• Lead or participate in quality improvement initiatives, compliance efforts, and clinical best practice adoption.
• Collaborate with operational and clinical leaders to align care models with community needs and organizational goals.
• Serve as a mentor and clinical resource for provider staff, including new physicians, nurse practitioners, and care teams.
• Support strategic planning, clinical performance management, and new program development.

Qualifications:

• MD from an accredited medical school.
• Active New Jersey medical license in good standing.
• Board Certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or a related primary care specialty.
• Minimum of 10 years clinical experience as a practicing physician.
• Minimum of 5 years in a clinical leadership role (e.g., Medical Director, Department Chair, Chief of Service) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with underserved and underinsured populations, preferably in FQHC or public health settings.
• Proven ability to lead with cultural humility and coach others in cross-cultural care delivery.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and team-building skills.
• Strong knowledge of clinical quality standards, regulatory guidelines, and value-based care models.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organization committed to improving community health.
• Work with a diverse, inclusive team that values equity, compassion, and respect.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including generous PTO, health coverage, CME support, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for leadership development, mentorship, and growth within the organization.

Apply Today and Help Us Build Healthy Communities.

 

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the total compensation range for this position is USD $235,000 to USD $275,000. When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. The total compensation range reflects the total package, including base salary, overtime, bonuses, add-on incentives, special clinical compensation, retirement plans, and all other benefits. For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.