Medical Director – Surgery, Orthopedics, or PM&R (Remote)

Medical Director – Surgery, Orthopedics, or PM&R (Remote)

We are seeking an experienced Medical Director specializing in Surgery, Orthopedics, or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) to join a nationally recognized healthcare organization in a high-impact physician leadership role. This is a fully remote opportunity offering exceptional work-life balance while allowing you to continue practicing clinically.

This position is ideal for physicians who enjoy combining clinical expertise with medical leadership, utilization management, quality improvement, and healthcare operations.

Important Schedule Requirement

To be considered, candidates must maintain active clinical practice in their specialty.

The expected schedule is:

• Approximately 75% of time dedicated to Medical Director responsibilities

• Approximately 25% of time dedicated to active clinical practice (private practice, locums, hospital work, etc.)

Candidates must be willing and able to maintain active clinical engagement while serving in this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical necessity reviews and coverage determinations

• Provide physician leadership and clinical oversight

• Support utilization management and quality improvement initiatives

• Participate in peer review and clinical governance activities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams

• Evaluate provider performance and clinical outcomes

• Ensure compliance with evidence-based practice standards

• Support organizational quality, regulatory, and accreditation initiatives

• Contribute to policy development and clinical program enhancements

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO

• Board Certified in:

• Surgery

• Orthopedic Surgery

• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)

• Active, unrestricted medical license

• Minimum 10 years of clinical practice experience

• Minimum 5 years of physician leadership experience

• Current or previous experience as:

• Medical Director

• Associate Medical Director

• Chief Medical Officer

• Department Chair

• Service Line Director

• Similar physician executive leadership role

• Ability to maintain active clinical practice while serving as Medical Director

Preferred Qualifications

• Utilization Management (UM)

• Medical Necessity Review

• Quality Improvement

• Peer Review

• Clinical Governance

• Provider Performance Management

• Managed Care or Health Plan experience

• NCQA, HEDIS, Joint Commission, or URAC experience

Ideal Background

Candidates from the following environments are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Health Plans

• Managed Care Organizations

• Academic Medical Centers

• Integrated Delivery Networks

• Population Health Organizations

• Large Healthcare Systems

• Multi-Specialty Physician Groups

Why Apply?

• Fully Remote

• High-Visibility Physician Leadership Position

• Competitive Compensation

• Strong Organizational Support

• Opportunity to Influence Clinical Quality and Patient Outcomes

• Work with a Respected National Healthcare Organization

• Fast Interview Process

This is an urgent, high-priority search. Qualified physician leaders with Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, or PM&R backgrounds are encouraged to apply immediately.

Email your resume

mpalkin@teemagroup.com