Assistant Director of Medical Services - Cherry Hospital
Salary$170k – $340k
LocationWayne County, NC
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 5, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and emergency medical care
Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of general, preventive medicine and of the techniques involved
Ability to assess and interpret laboratory results, clinical data, and information related to the patient's condition
Teaching and mentoring skill
Future leadership potential and administrative interest/skills
Agency
About the company
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Cherry Hospital
Job Classification Title
Physician Extender (NS)
Position Number
60046369
Grade
MH21
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Description of Work
This position is responsible for serving as an Assistant to the Director of Medical Services. This position will include both administrative and clinical duties and will also involve the provision of medical care to assigned patients. This position will also function as back up supervising physician to multiple Medical Services physician extenders. This position will take home call (backing up an on-site provider) in the attending Medical Service physician call rotation.
This position will be tasked with learning the duties and responsibilities of the Director role. Will meet with Director regularly and begin to attend some Director level meetings. Will review cases and provide teaching and clinical support at 8am morning meeting. Will review documentation and clinical decision making of medical service providers (quality monitoring activities). Will function as a key clinical supervisor of the overall quality of medical care the service is providing.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $170,121-340,243
*A Sign-on bonus of $10,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.
Requirements
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and emergency medical care
• Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of general, preventive medicine and of the techniques involved
• Ability to assess and interpret laboratory results, clinical data, and information related to the patient’s condition
• Teaching and mentoring skill
• Future leadership potential and administrative interest/skills