Medical Director, Care Delivery (Remote) (San Diego)

About 9amHealth

9amHealth is an AI-enabled virtual specialty care platform focused on managing high-cost chronic conditions at scale. The company partners with employers, health plans, and pharmacy benefit managers to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective medical care for individuals living with obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Members receive access to specialized clinicians, including endocrinologists, obesity medicine specialists, and clinical pharmacists, at-home lab testing, prescription medications, and lifestyle support.

9amHealth was founded in 2021 and is backed by leading healthcare investors like Define Ventures, SemperVirens, 7Wire Ventures, and The Cigna Group Ventures.

The Role

We are seeking a Provider to serve as the clinical leader and direct supervisor of our provider network, including NPs, W2 MDs, and 1099 physicians.

This role is responsible for clinical quality, provider performance, and day-to-day provider oversight . You will ensure providers are delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based care, while also coaching and developing clinicians to perform at a high level in a virtual care environment.

Working closely with the Director of Provider Operations, you will translate business and operational goals into clinical execution—ensuring that our provider network is not only efficient, but delivering best-in-class care.

What You’ll Own

Clinical Oversight & Quality

• Own clinical quality across the provider network, ensuring adherence to evidence-based guidelines and company care models
• Partner with Clinical Leadership and Quality teams to define, monitor, and improve clinical outcomes
• Conduct chart reviews, audits, and quality assurance processes to maintain high standards of care
• Lead clinical performance improvement initiatives and ensure consistent care delivery across providers

Provider Supervision & Performance Management

• Directly manage and supervise providers (NPs, W2 MDs, and 1099 MDs) - including 1:1s, performance management, team meetings and support
• Establish clear expectations for clinical quality, documentation, patient experience, and productivity
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and performance management to providers
• Partner with Provider Operations to address performance issues, escalations, and remediation plans

Clinical Training & Onboarding

• Lead clinical onboarding and training for new providers, ensuring readiness for independent practice
• Develop and maintain clinical training materials, protocols, and playbooks
• Ensure providers are fully trained on care models, workflows, and technology platforms
• Support ongoing education and upskilling aligned with evolving clinical guidelines and company offerings

Provider Engagement & Clinical Culture

• Build a strong clinical culture centered on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Serve as the primary clinical point of contact and leader for providers
• Create forums for provider feedback, collaboration, and knowledge sharing
• Partner with Provider Operations on engagement and retention strategies

Cross-Functional Clinical Leadership

• Provide clinical input into product development, protocols, and care pathways
• Collaborate with Operations on scaling care delivery while maintaining clinical integrity
• Support regulatory and compliance initiatives related to clinical practice

Qualifications

Required

• MD, DO, or NP with active, unrestricted license
• 7+ years of clinical experience, including telehealth or virtual care
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing or supervising providers
• Strong track record of driving clinical quality and provider performance
• Experience working in cross-functional environments with operations and product teams

Preferred

• Experience in telehealth, digital health, or value-based care models
• Experience managing both W2 and 1099 provider populations
• Background in developing clinical protocols or care models
• Multi-state licensure

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently high clinical quality and adherence to care standards across providers
• High-performing provider team with strong accountability and continuous improvement
• Effective provider supervision model with clear expectations and feedback loops
• Fast, high-quality onboarding and ramp to clinical readiness
• Strong provider engagement and trust in clinical leadership
• Seamless partnership with Provider Operations to balance quality, access, and efficiency

Why Join Us

• Lead the clinical direction of a rapidly growing telehealth provider network
• Partner closely with operations to redefine how care is delivered at scale
• Work alongside mission-driven clinicians, operators, and technologists
• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits

What you can expect at 9amHealth

At 9amHealth, you'll join the exciting environment of a startup with the stability of highly experienced founders that have successfully built a business from scratch. We foster a collaborative learning mindset and a passion for improvement. You'll work with a brand-new product alongside a small, flexible team of people eager to shape technology, infrastructure, and culture.

Our team members are spread across the globe, with physical sites in San Diego, California, and Vienna, Austria, but we value your culture regardless of where you work.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, along with flexible PTO and work from home options. We provide a professional development budget and support continuing education, empowering our team to grow alongside the company. Team members have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on chronic disease management and patient outcomes while contributing to a collaborative, mission driven culture focused on improving healthcare accessibility and affordability.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Diabetes disproportionately impacts BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) communities. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our patients and creating a positive healthcare experience for them. We welcome applications from people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and foreign born residents.