Medical Director

Ambition 24Hours Inc

  • Elk Grove, CA
  • 7 days ago

    Highlights

    This role combines clinical practice, interdisciplinary leadership, care coordination, and oversight of participant care across outpatient, nursing home, hospital, and post-acute settings. The Medical Director I plays a critical role in improving outcomes, supporting care teams, and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationElk Grove, CA

    Description

    MEDICAL DIRECTOR

    JOB OVERVIEW
    Seeking an experienced physician leader to serve as Medical Director I within a value-based care environment focused on the senior population. This role combines clinical practice, interdisciplinary leadership, care coordination, and oversight of participant care across outpatient, nursing home, hospital, and post-acute settings. The Medical Director I plays a critical role in improving outcomes, supporting care teams, and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.

    POSITION DETAILS

    Title: Medical Director I
    Employment Type: Full-Time
    Healthcare / Managed Care
    Leadership-Level Position
    Occasional Travel Required
    Rotating Night and Weekend Call Required

    COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

    Pay Rate: $303,000 - $370,000 annually
    Bonus Eligible
    Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    401(k) with Employer Match
    Generous PTO, Paid Holidays, and Sick Time
    CME Reimbursement
    Malpractice and Tail Coverage
    Relocation Assistance Available for Qualified Candidates
    Career Growth and Leadership Opportunities

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Perform comprehensive participant assessments and ongoing primary care management
    Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
    Oversee participant care across outpatient, hospital, nursing home, and post-acute settings
    Coordinate admissions, discharges, specialist referrals, and transitions of care
    Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning discussions
    Provide continuous medical oversight and support for high-risk and medically complex participants
    Conduct regular nursing home and home-based visits as needed
    Collaborate with community physicians, specialists, and healthcare partners
    Support quality improvement initiatives and clinical best practices
    Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to Nurse Practitioners and other care team members
    Assist in maintaining high standards of clinical quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
    Participate in rotating evening and weekend call coverage

    REQUIREMENTS

    Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
    Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program
    Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
    Geriatrics experience or certification preferred
    Active and unrestricted Physician License
    Active DEA Registration and Controlled Substance Certification, as required
    Eligibility for enrollment with Medicare and applicable government healthcare programs
    Willingness to participate in rotating night and weekend call schedules

    PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

    2-5 years of physician experience post-residency
    Experience working with geriatric or medically complex patient populations
    Experience in primary care, managed care, value-based care, post-acute care, or geriatrics
    Experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams
    Familiarity with chronic disease management and care coordination models

    IDEAL CANDIDATE

    Board-certified physician with a passion for senior care
    Strong clinical and leadership capabilities
    Demonstrated success in collaborative team-based care environments
    Skilled in coordinating care across multiple healthcare settings
    Committed to improving quality outcomes and patient experience
    Strong communicator who enjoys mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Regular daytime schedule with typical business hours
    Opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients in a continuity-of-care model
    Leadership role with significant influence on clinical quality and team development
    Mission-driven organization focused on whole-person care for older adults
    COVID-19 vaccination or approved declination may be required in accordance with employer policies
    Excellent opportunity for physicians interested in combining clinical practice with healthcare leadership

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