Center Medical Director (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner) in Carmichael, California at Carbon Health

About Us

At Carbon Health, we are transforming healthcare by combining exceptional care, advanced technology, and a supportive culture to create the best experience for both patients and clinicians.

Our mission is to make high-quality healthcare accessible to everyone. To achieve this, we’ve built a thriving national network of urgent care clinics and a collaborative culture that fosters innovation, compassion, and excellence. At Carbon Health, clinicians work together to redefine healthcare standards, ensuring that patients receive the best care possible.

A key element of our innovation is CarbyOS, our proprietary electronic health record (EHR) system, built from the ground up with providers in mind. Designed to reduce administrative burden, CarbyOS empowers providers to focus on patient care while saving hours of work on documentation. AI tools like our hands-free note-writer are embedded throughout CarbyOS, making it one of the most advanced and user-friendly systems in healthcare.

At Carbon Health, we’re committed to creating a workplace where clinicians feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow.

Center Medical Director – Urgent Care (PA/NP)Sacramento, California | Full-TimeLead. Practice. Grow.

Are you an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner looking for an opportunity to combine clinical practice with meaningful leadership?

Carbon Health is looking for a Full-Time Center Medical Director (CMD) to join our Sacramento urgent care team. This role offers the opportunity to remain clinically engaged while leading and developing a team of clinicians and helping shape the future of urgent care in the Sacramento community.

As a Center Medical Director, you will partner closely with the Center Manager and Area Medical Director to build a high-performing, collaborative clinical team while maintaining a strong focus on patient care, quality, safety, and patient experience.

Compensation & Benefits$126,360–$195,912 annual compensationLeadership stipendProductivity incentives up to 28%6.1% weekend and holiday differentialMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid Time OffPaid sick leavePaid sabbaticalPaid parental leaveDisability benefits401(k) with a 2% employer matchLearning and professional development opportunities

Compensation offers are based on factors including education, experience, work history, and geographic location.

Why This Role?Stay Clinically Engaged

Approximately 30 hours per week of direct patient care, allowing you to continue practicing medicine while developing your leadership skills and supporting your clinical team.

Lead & Develop Clinicians

Mentor providers, support clinical development, participate in hiring and onboarding, provide meaningful feedback, and help create an environment where clinicians feel supported, empowered, and accountable.

Have Meaningful Leadership Support

You'll work closely with a Clinic Manager and Area Medical Director, with support around operations, staffing, clinician development, quality improvement, and escalation management.

Make an Impact

Help build a strong clinical team while expanding access to high-quality urgent care for patients throughout the Sacramento community.

What You'll DoClinical CareProvide evidence-based, compassionate urgent care to patients 6 months and upDiagnose and treat a broad range of acute and chronic conditions appropriate for an urgent care setting.Maintain high standards of clinical quality, safety, and patient experience.Support and promote evidence-based clinical practices across the team.Participate in clinical quality improvement initiatives and special projects.Clinical LeadershipServe as the clinical leader for your assigned urgent care center.Mentor, coach, and develop clinicians to support their clinical growth and success.Participate in clinician interviews, onboarding, and ongoing development.Conduct regular chart reviews and clinical performance evaluations.Identify educational opportunities and facilitate a culture of continuous learning.Address clinical concerns and patient or staff complaints involving the clinical team.Lead regular clinical team meetings and foster open, respectful communication.Partner with clinicians and operational leaders to identify and resolve barriers to high-quality care.Promote a culture focused on clinical excellence, patient safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.Clinic & Operational PartnershipPartner with the Center Manager to maintain a safe, efficient, and collaborative clinic environment.Collaborate with operational and medical leadership on staffing, scheduling, patient access, and clinic performance.Use clinical and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement.Support strategies that improve patient access, quality, efficiency, and patient experience.Participate in community and market initiatives that support clinic growth and engagement.Why Sacramento?

Sacramento is a growing and dynamic community with a strong need for accessible, high-quality healthcare. As our presence in the market continues to grow, we're looking for clinicians who want to do more than simply practice medicine—they want to help build something meaningful.

As a Center Medical Director, you'll have the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the clinical culture of our Sacramento market, developing other clinicians, and helping expand access for the patients and communities we serve.

You'll be joining a collaborative leadership team that is invested in your success and committed to creating an environment where clinicians can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful difference.

Whether you're an experienced clinical leader or a clinician ready to take the next step in your career, Sacramento offers an opportunity to lead with purpose, grow your career, and make a lasting impact on the community.

Why Carbon Health?

At Carbon Health, we're transforming healthcare by combining exceptional clinical care, innovative technology, and a collaborative culture.

Our national network gives clinicians opportunities to grow their careers, collaborate across markets, and develop their leadership skills.

Our proprietary EHR, CarbyOS, was designed with clinicians in mind. AI-powered tools, including hands-free documentation, are integrated into the platform to help reduce administrative burden and allow clinicians to focus more of their time and attention on patient care.

Most importantly, we believe great healthcare starts with great people. We are committed to creating an environment where clinicians feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow.

About You

We're looking for a clinician who is passionate about patient care and excited about developing people and building strong teams.

QualificationsPhysician Assistant: Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited PA program and current national certification.Nurse Practitioner: Current RN and NP licensure and national certification.Minimum 2 years of experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or a similar clinical setting.Minimum 1 year of leadership experience in a healthcare setting.Active and unrestricted California medical license.BLS certification.Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships and collaborate effectively across clinical and operational teams.Commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and a positive patient experience.Additional RequirementsDOT certification must be obtained prior to your start date. Carbon Health will cover course and examination fees and provide resources to help you successfully complete the certification.

Carbon Health is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.