Medical Director Physician

Company: The Medicus Firm
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: June 17, 2026

Job Description:

Family Medicine Medical Director

30 Minutes to Syracuse, New York

Position Highlights :

• Provide full-spectrum family medicine care to a diverse rural population
• Lead and oversee the Rural Family Medicine Residency Program
• Supervise and mentor resident physicians and medical students
• Ensure program compliance with ACGME accreditation standards
• Promote community engagement and rural health initiatives
• Collaborate with hospital and clinic leadership on strategic planning

Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive primary care (pediatrics through geriatrics)
• Perform in-office procedures as appropriate
• Participate in shared call schedule
• Maintain high-quality, patient-centered care standards
• Support population health and preventative care initiatives

Medical Director Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the residency program
• Develop curriculum and oversee educational programming
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty and residents
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards
• Lead Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) efforts
• Serve as liaison between residency program and hospital/health system leadership
• Participate in recruitment and community outreach efforts

Compensation & Benefits :

• Competitive Compensation: Salary Based on MGMA 75th Percentile
• Additional Bonus and Stipend Incentives: Generous Production Bonus and Medical Directorship Stipend
• Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Package
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance: Negotiable

Qualifications :

• Degree: MD or DO degree from accredited institution
• Certifications: Board Certified in Family Medicine
• Licensure: Eligible for medical licensure in New York State
• Skillset: Demonstrated leadership ability, Passion for rural and underserved populations
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years clinical experience

About the Community

• Live in the City or a Gorgeous Lakefront Community
• Only 30 minutes from Syracuse and within an hour or less from several prestigious universities
• 9/10 Rated School Systems (greatschools.org) and highly esteemed athletic programs with multiple state championships in various sports!
• Spend your weekends sailing, kayaking, hiking, touring a local vineyard, and more in the Finger Lakes Region!
• Easy access to Toronto, New Jersey, and New York City

Job Reference #: MED DIR 26535

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