Primary Care Medical Director
Company : wellpath
Location : Worcester, MA, 01610
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 26 December 2025
You Matter
• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training
Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
How you make a difference
The Site Medical Director oversees medical care at the assigned facility in compliance with company, institutional, NCCHC, and ACA standards. They provide direct patient care, supervise clinical staff, and ensure accurate, timely documentation in the EMR or approved formats. The role includes managing emergency situations, adhering to formulary guidelines, and utilizing in-house resources before external referrals. The Director collaborates with the Health Services Administrator to lead quality improvement initiatives, chronic care clinics, and pharmacy oversight. They also liaise with community health providers, review clinical protocols annually, and contribute to the continuous enhancement of patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct medical care, supervise staff, and ensure complete, accurate documentation of patient encounters.
Respond to urgent and emergency situations, adhere to established formularies, and use in-house resources before external referrals.
Oversee clinical program compliance with NCCHC and ACA standards, reviewing and approving protocols annually.
Partner with the Health Services Administrator to lead quality improvement programs, chronic care clinics, and pharmacy monitoring.
Serve as liaison with community healthcare providers and offer consultation to facility professionals.
Additional Details
Wellpath is partnering with Worcester County Jail & HOC to hire a part-time Medical Director, Physician. The facility is hiring for a part-time, 8-hour day shift position twice a week (16 hours per week), typically on a Monday and Wednesday each week with some flexibility. The compensation range is $146.77 - $179.36 per hour, based off of the candidates years of experience.Qualifications & Requirements
EDUCATION
Medical school graduate.
EXPERIENCE
Experience in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Public Health preferred.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Must have and maintain current licensure within the State of employment.
Maintains a current DEA number.
Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
Must maintain privileges. Maintains CME requirements for continued medical practice in the State.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
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Frequently asked questions
Worcester's healthcare market shows a steady demand for experienced Primary Care Medical Directors due to its large underserved populations. Facilities like Wellpath emphasize compassionate care, increasing competition for candidates who combine clinical expertise with leadership skills. Local demand often favors professionals comfortable with correctional healthcare settings.
In Massachusetts, maintaining a valid state medical license and DEA registration is essential. Additionally, certifications like ACLS and CPR are crucial for emergency readiness. Experience in public health or correctional care environments enhances suitability, aligning with regulatory standards and quality care mandates within facilities like Worcester County Jail.
Unlike broader healthcare directors, Primary Care Medical Directors focus on overseeing patient care quality directly, managing clinical staff, and ensuring compliance with medical standards. Their role integrates hands-on patient treatment with strategic quality initiatives, especially in specialized environments serving vulnerable populations, balancing administration with clinical leadership.
Physicians often progress from family practice, internal medicine, or emergency medicine into leadership by gaining experience in clinical management and healthcare administration. Pursuing additional training in healthcare leadership and quality improvement supports advancement. Roles in public health and correctional care also provide critical exposure for this director position.
Part-time Primary Care Medical Directors in Worcester typically earn between $146.77 and $179.36 per hour, reflecting experience levels. This hourly compensation aligns with the specialized nature of correctional healthcare leadership and the regional cost of living, offering competitive pay for roles balancing clinical duties with administrative oversight.
At Wellpath, Primary Care Medical Directors are pivotal in delivering compassionate care to underserved populations, embodying the company's people-first ethos. The role extends beyond clinical oversight to fostering inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring that patient care aligns with Wellpath’s commitment to equity and healing.
Leaders at Wellpath’s Worcester facility navigate complexities of correctional healthcare, including emergency responses and managing care under stringent regulatory standards. They must balance clinical excellence with overseeing diverse teams, coordinating with community providers, and driving quality improvement while upholding a culture of non-judgmental compassion.
Highlighting expertise in clinical leadership, emergency medicine, and chronic care management is vital. Candidates should emphasize cultural competence, ability to implement quality programs, and collaborative skills with multidisciplinary teams. Experience managing healthcare in correctional or public health settings showcases readiness to serve vulnerable populations effectively.
Part-time schedules provide flexibility, ideal for physicians balancing clinical practice with leadership duties. The twice-weekly commitment supports work-life balance while maintaining impactful oversight of medical services. This arrangement suits those seeking focused contributions within correctional healthcare without full-time demands.
Worcester's diverse and underserved population shapes the director’s focus on equitable access and chronic disease management. The local healthcare landscape requires adaptability to community health challenges and collaboration with external providers, ensuring that correctional medical services align with broader public health goals.