Associate Medical Director, Pediatric Specialty Care

Company: PACKARD MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
Location: Menlo Park
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Associate Medical Director, Pediatric Specialty Care Packard Medical Group, Inc. Menlo Park, CA Packard Medical Group, Inc. (PMG) is actively recruiting an Associate Medical Director for Pediatric Specialty Care to join our well-established group. Packard Medical Group (PMG) contracts with Packard Children’s Health Alliance (PCHA) to provide professional medical, research and/or administrative services at clinics operated by PCHA. PCHA is the preeminent medical foundation that owns and operates multi-specialty medical outpatient clinics, to support, benefit and further the charitable, scientific and educational purposes of Lucile Salter Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford (LPCH). PCHA and LPCH are known in the marketplace as Stanford Medicine Children’s Health (SMCH). The primary care and specialist practices that make up PCHA represent approximately 200 physicians and mid-level practitioners across 15 specialties employed by PMG, with practices located in Northern California. This role may have interactions and collaboration opportunities with Stanford School of Medicine. The Role: The Associate Medical Director (AMD) for Pediatric Specialty Care serves as a pivotal medical leader within PMG and PCHA. The AMD of Specialty Care Services will provide medical leadership and oversee administrative activities for the clinical services offered by Packard Medical Group physicians as the LPCH Medical Foundation. This role is essential in maintaining high standards of medical and patient care, enhancing the reputation of the ambulatory clinic sites, and optimizing the use of clinic facilities and resources. This role reports to the Medical Director of PCHA and partners with the PCHA Associate Medical Director for Primary Care, executive leaders, directors, managers, providers, other clinicians, and administrative staff to provide high quality specialty care and services offered. The incumbent will ensure that physician perspectives are integrated into clinic operations, including goal setting, budget decisions, strategic initiatives, workflow standardization, space allocation, issue resolution, compliance, and effective communication with clinical services. The AMD for Pediatric Specialty Care will lead the development of the network’s specialty care physician offices and clinics associated with SMCH and its care delivery system consistent with the vision, values, mission and strategic priorities of PCHA and SMCH. Other key focus areas include standardization of processes, ensuring high-quality patient experiences, optimization of medical and technical resources, financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and ensuring seamless continuity of care. The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be an outstanding and respected specialty or primary care pediatrician who possesses a deep understanding of the complexities of academic and community medicine, including how to leverage the strengths of an integrated care model. The successful candidate will have experience building fellowship, trust and have the skills to effectively engage teams and diverse stakeholder groups across the Stanford Medicine enterprise, as well as a proven track record building teams that achieve desired outcomes. Qualifications & Experience: Requires a Board-Certified pediatrician (MD/DO) in primary care and relevant specialty (as applicable) with a deep passion for, commitment to, and track record of accomplishment in clinical care delivery. Must be eligible and maintain appropriate hospital privileges. Requires 3 to 5 years of administrative and leadership experience, having served as a senior clinical leader with community and/or academic experience. An outstanding leader who inspires, builds, motivates and holds teams and physicians accountable is a must; a demonstrated ability to identify and recruit high-performing and diverse teams. Collaborative relationship-building skills in a matrixed environment, with an ability to successfully partner and build consensus with key internal and external stakeholders. A dedicated clinician with an outstanding reputation for clinical excellence with an active clinical practice. Experience building clinical programs, in alignment with organizational priorities and patient needs. Excellent listening and communication skills. Financial acumen and deep understanding of payment methodology, physician incentives and cost control techniques. Proven commitment to create and maintain a culture of inclusion, diversity, and professional fulfillment. Experience developing and implementing value-based care and population health strategies preferred. Candidates must meet requirements for licensure in the state of California. Our Locations: Geographically diverse mix of urban, suburban and rural locations offering arts and entertainment, professional sports teams, world-class dining, and so much more Convenient access to the Pacific Ocean, Sierra Nevada mountains, California desert and the redwood forests Mild climate that offers outdoor enthusiasts year-round options We Offer: Base Salary of $410,000 - $425,000 Signing Bonus: Up to $30,000 (repayment of three years) Annual Incentive Plan: 15.00% - Target | Maximum incentive as a percentage of Base Salary Relocation: Reimbursement for standard/allowable relocation expenses up to $30,000 Benefits: Standard executive and group benefits To find out more about how you can make an impact on our growing organization, and to apply, please visit https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/StanfordMedicineChildrensHealth/3743990010707436 -associate-medical-director-amd-for-pediatric-specialty-care?trid=1c29dbab-dc6f-4ed8-a4fd-6e24d04ec1b0. Or send your CV with "Assistant Medical Director" in the subject line of your email to: mlipman@stanfordchildrens.org.

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