Chief Medical Officer
Company: John L Search Partners
Location: Aiken
Posted on: March 29, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description The Medical Director is appointed by and is
responsible to the Chief Executive Officer as the Chief Medical
officer of the health center, and is charged with providing
leadership in all areas relating to the clinical operation of the
health center. The Medical Director is responsible for recommending
and implementing clinical policies and procedures; supervising the
clinical staff in their medical, nursing, and administrative
duties; ensuring continuous quality improvement in all clinical
activities; and acting as an integral part of the management team
of the health center. Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Develops a rapport with patients striving to build a
physician-patient partnership that facilitates marked familiarity
with patients' medical and treatment history, care needs, and
psychosocial factors as a means to manage patient's risk factors
and improve patient outcomes. Ensures RHS maintains a strong
provider network of hospitals, physicians, and ancillary providers
able to meet the medical needs of RHS patients in all areas served.
Provides primary medical care by caring for all patients in
accordance with the physician's medical specialty. Develops and/or
ensures a plan of care for each patient including complete medical
history, physician examination, diagnosis, appropriate treatment
and/or referral, including hospitalization where necessary.
Stresses the importance of preventive health care measures .
Organizes the clinical staff and resources in carrying out the
health care program of the community health center. Fosters a
workplace that results in the development of a high performing team
of professionals and staff. Develops and inspire a highly effective
team of health care professionals . Insures that all staff are
properly coached and directed, and that clearly defined
measurements of performance and incentives are utilized to enhance
individual and organizational effectiveness. Provides advice and
counsel to all clinical personnel on matters related to clinical
care, patient grievances and related issues. Ensures that RHS is
appropriately staffed with a full complement of medical staff
providers. Ensures all staff members are properly contracted,
qualified, directed, and motivated to provide RHS patients with
high quality services. Specifies the responsibilities, authority,
and working relationships among the clinical staff, including
appointing and any clinical or administrative positions involving
the clinical staff. Provides for a clear and effective flow of
information between clinical staff and the management team by
conducting monthly staff meetings. Participates, with the Chief
Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, as an integral
part of the management team of the community health center.
Establishes an effective working relationship with public and
private physicians and other clinical care referral resources.
Keywords: John L Search Partners, Augusta , Chief Medical Officer, Healthcare , Aiken, Georgia
