Medical Director

POWER Atlanta • Part-time • Remote (United States) • from $2k / month • 1d ago

POWER Atlanta is seeking a qualified and experienced Medical Director to provide medical oversight and clinical leadership for its sexual health and STI clinic.

The Medical Director will serve as a key clinical resource for POWER Atlanta and provide oversight of the organization's clinical services, policies, protocols, and quality assurance activities. The Medical Director will also collaborate with and provide professional support to the clinic's Nurse Practitioners (NPs), consistent with applicable Georgia laws and professional practice requirements.

This position is designed as a part-time, 1099 Independent Contractor role. The Medical Director will not be expected to routinely see patients or maintain regular patient appointment hours. Instead, the primary responsibilities will focus on clinical oversight, provider collaboration, protocol development, quality improvement, and medical guidance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Medical and Clinical Oversight

Provide medical oversight for POWER Atlanta's sexual health and clinical services.
Provide clinical leadership related to STI screening, testing, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and follow-up.
Support clinical services related to HIV testing and prevention.
Review and provide guidance regarding clinical policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Help ensure clinical services are delivered in accordance with evidence-based practices and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Provide medical guidance to POWER Atlanta leadership regarding clinical operations and patient safety.

Nurse Practitioner Collaboration

Serve as a collaborating physician for POWER Atlanta's Nurse Practitioners when required by applicable Georgia laws and regulations.
Be reasonably available to NPs for clinical consultation and professional collaboration.
Provide guidance regarding complex or unusual clinical situations when consultation is appropriate.
Support NPs in practicing within their professional scope of practice.
Participate in the development and maintenance of required collaborative practice arrangements and protocols, as applicable.
Establish appropriate communication and escalation procedures for clinical questions and patient safety concerns.

Clinical Protocol Development and Review

The Medical Director will review, approve, and provide clinical input on protocols and procedures related to services offered by POWER Atlanta, including:

STI and STD screening and testing
HIV testing and prevention
Sexual health risk assessments and counseling
STI treatment and follow-up
Laboratory testing and result management
Medication prescribing and treatment protocols
Referral and escalation procedures
Partner notification and public health coordination
PrEP screening, education, and referral services
PEP screening, education, and referral services
Linkage to HIV and STI treatment and specialty care

Quality Assurance and Patient Safety

Participate in periodic clinical quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
Conduct or oversee periodic chart and documentation reviews as appropriate.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical quality, patient safety, documentation, and workflows.
Review significant clinical incidents or concerns when appropriate.
Provide recommendations to improve clinical operations and patient outcomes.
Participate in periodic meetings with POWER Atlanta leadership and clinical staff.

Medical Leadership and Consultation

Serve as a medical resource for POWER Atlanta's leadership team.
Provide professional guidance regarding the development or expansion of clinical services.
Assist in establishing appropriate referral relationships and clinical escalation pathways.
Provide recommendations regarding clinical staffing, workflows, and patient care processes when requested.
Support POWER Atlanta's mission of providing accessible, equitable, confidential, and patient-centered sexual health services.

Direct Patient Care

The Medical Director will not be required to routinely provide direct patient care or maintain scheduled patient appointment hours.

The primary purpose of this role is medical oversight and collaboration with the clinic's clinical providers.

Any direct patient care services provided by the Medical Director would be separately agreed upon and performed in accordance with applicable credentialing, licensing, insurance, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

Current, active, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia.
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Board certification or board eligibility in an appropriate specialty preferred.
Experience in one or more of the following areas preferred:
Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Infectious Diseases
HIV Medicine
Sexual Health
Emergency Medicine
Primary Care
Experience working collaboratively with Nurse Practitioners and other advanced practice providers.
Knowledge of STI and HIV screening, prevention, treatment, and follow-up practices.
Strong understanding of clinical quality assurance and patient safety.
Excellent communication, leadership, and professional judgment.

Pay: From $2,000.00 per month

Work Location: Remote