Associate Medical Director for Operations

Job Details

Associate Medical Director of Operations - Jefferson Medical Group North
FTE: 1.0 (0.4 Administrative / 0.6 Clinical)
Reports to: SVP / Associate CMO, JMG North
Works closely with: Administrative SVP, JMG North; Practice Administrators; Recruitment & Talent Acquisition; Jefferson departmental and service-line leadership

Job Description

The Associate Medical Director of Operations (AMDO) for Jefferson Medical Group (JMG) North is a physician leader (MD or DO, any specialty) responsible for advancing efficient, patient‑centered clinical operations and leading provider recruitment across all specialties. This role dedicates 0.4 FTE to administrative leadership and 0.6 FTE to clinical practice, ensuring strong visibility with clinicians while supporting operational excellence across the region. 

The AMDO plays a key role in provider recruitment, template optimization, care continuity and network integrity, and operational initiatives that enhance access, efficiency, and patient and clinician experience. The individual in this role must interact with coworkers, clinicians, patients, and visitors in a manner consistent with the values of Jefferson, fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

Operational Leadership & Oversight 

• Lead clinical operational initiatives across JMG North, including template optimization, appointment efficiency, and capacity management. 

• Drive improvements in care continuity, referral patterns, and network integrity to support coordinated, system-aligned patient care. 

• Serve as a clinical liaison between providers, practice operations, and system leadership to ensure smooth operational workflows and timely issue resolution. 

• Support implementation and adoption of new operational standards, technologies, or processes. 

Provider Recruitment & Workforce Development 

• Serve as the primary physician leader for recruitment across all specialties for JMG North. 

• Partner with Talent Acquisition, department chairs, and practice administrators to define staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, and participate in interviews and candidate evaluation. 

• Support onboarding and integration of new providers to ensure a positive transition and alignment with JMG expectations. 

Quality, Safety & Performance Optimization 

• Provide leadership to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient clinical performance across practices. 

• Support the use and optimization of systems and tools that advance safety, continuity, and reliability. 

• Use data to identify operational inefficiencies or performance gaps and assist practices in adopting improvements. 

Communication, Engagement & Culture 

• Maintain consistent presence in practices through rounding, site visits, and meetings to understand local challenges and support frontline clinicians. 

• Communicate system priorities and operational changes clearly and effectively across specialties. 

• Promote a culture of professionalism, respect, and accountability consistent with Jefferson values. 

• Collaborate with practice leaders to support clinician engagement, retention, and operational alignment. 

Clinical Responsibilities (0.6 FTE) 

• Provide direct patient care consistent with clinical training and Jefferson standards. 

• Maintain high levels of clinical quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction. 

• Serve as a role model for professionalism, evidence‑based practice, and team‑based care. 

Qualifications 

• MD or DO degree required (any specialty accepted). 
• Active Pennsylvania medical license (or eligibility). 
• Board certification in respective specialty.
• Demonstrated experience or interest in medical operations, leadership, or practice optimization. 
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. 
• Ability to collaborate with multispecialty providers and operational leaders. 
• Commitment to practicing and leading in a manner aligned with the values of Jefferson. 

Competencies & Attributes 

• Collaborative leadership style with ability to build strong relationships across specialties. 
• Data‑informed decision making with ability to interpret operational and performance metrics. 
• Ability to balance system priorities with the realities of daily clinical practice. 
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and follow‑through capabilities. 
• Adaptable, professional, and committed to Jefferson’s mission, values, and culture. 

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Abington Memorial Hospital

Primary Location Address

225 Newtown Road, Warminster, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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