Medical Director - Administrative and Clinical

MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Administrative (75%) Clinical (25%)

Salary: $250,000 - $300,000

*Plus, additional income from weekly patient encounters*

Position Overview

AmeriWound is seeking an experienced and visionary Medical Director to join our Senior Executive Team. This role provides strategic clinical leadership and oversight across all affiliated providers and clinical departments.

The Medical Director establishes the organization's overall clinical vision and ensures excellence in wound care delivery, education, quality assurance, compliance, and credentialing. This executive-level and clinical leadership role involves driving superior, provider performance, regulatory compliance, while advancing innovative clinical programs.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Oversight

• Lead and direct all Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers contracted with AmeriWound and its physician affiliates.
• APP Supervision (as needed) as per state regulations.
• Establish and direct the overall clinical vision and strategy for the organization.
• Ensure continuity, quality, and compliance of wound care services across all markets.
• Develop and direct patient care protocols, policies, and clinical best practices.
• Develop and oversee infection control policies and hold providers accountable for compliance.
• Lead innovative clinical initiatives, including telemedicine, biologics and clinical advancement programs.
• Conducts limited weekly rounding presence in skilled nursing facilities to ensure clinical continuity and oversight.

Provider Education, Performance & Accountability

• Direct and oversee the Wound Education Department, clinical audits, and compliance programs.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly performance reviews with each contracted provider, including:
• • Provider performance results
  • Production metrics
  • Provider improvement opportunities
  • Provider adherence to company policies and collaboration standards
• Conduct coaching, counseling, and performance improvement plans as needed.
• Lead – Manage – Assign monthly provider calls/meetings.
• Discipline or terminate underperforming providers when necessary.
• Develop and administer scope of practice requirements and credentialing standards.

Recruitment & Credentialing

• Collaborate with recruitment efforts.
• Interview referred provider candidates and provide feedback in a timely manner.
• Oversee provider credentialing and required compliance audits.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Direct AmeriWound's Clinical Wound Care Education team and provide clinical oversight for AmeriWound Quality Assurance programs.
• Provide written and verbal feedback to providers, Regional Managers, Wound Care Education team, and Senior Executives.
• Develop and administer clinical practices aligned with medical federal, state, and payer regulations.
• Develop and maintain policies protecting patient rights.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance across clinical operations.

Business Development & External Relations

• Periodically participate in client and prospective client presentations and meetings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare providers, client skilled nursing and other long-term care facilities, and other potential partners.
• Participate in meetings with insurers and managed care payors as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree required.
• Active State of Ohio MD or DO license required.
• Current DEA certificate required.
• Board Certification preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.

Experience

• Prior supervisory or medical leadership experience required.
• Previous medical office or wound care experience preferred.
• Understanding of long-term care regulations preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA and healthcare compliance.
• Experience with clinical audits, quality assurance, and provider performance management preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• High-level interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and hold providers accountable.
• Strong understanding of ethics, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.