Regional Medical Director

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced, board-certified MD or DO to serve as Regional Medical Director. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership in value-based care models (ACOs, MSSP, Medicare Advantage, commercial risk arrangements), strong clinical and operational judgment, and the ability to engage and mentor physicians and care teams across a geographically dispersed region. This role balances clinical oversight, quality and performance management, physician engagement, and strategic implementation of value-based initiatives.

How will you make an impact & Requirements

Key Responsibilities

- Lead clinical strategy and operations for the region to achieve quality, utilization, and financial targets under value-based contracts.

- Oversee quality improvement, care coordination, population health programs, and clinical integration across practices.

- Serve as primary clinical liaison between Millennium leadership, payors, and physician groups; represent the region in contract and performance discussions.

- Drive physician engagement, onboarding, and continuous professional development; coach clinicians on care management, guideline adherence, and documentation for risk adjustment.

- Monitor clinical performance metrics (HEDIS, STARs, readmissions, utilization, cost of care) and lead corrective action plans.

- Implement evidence-based protocols, clinical pathways, and initiatives to improve outcomes and patient experience.

- Partner with operations, care management, revenue cycle, and analytics teams to align workflows, EMR optimization, and documentation for quality and coding.

- Provide clinical leadership for utilization review, medical necessity appeals, and complex case review.

- Support compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and credentialing requirements.

- Participate in regional hiring, performance reviews, and budget planning as needed.

Qualifications - Required

- MD or DO degree, board certified in relevant specialty (family medicine, internal medicine, or relevant specialty preferred).

- Active, unrestricted medical license in the state(s) of practice or ability to obtain.

- 5+ years clinical experience and at least 3 years in leadership/medical director roles.

- Proven experience with value-based care programs (ACOs, Medicare Advantage, MSSP, bundled payments) and population health management.

- Strong knowledge of quality metrics (HEDIS, STARS), risk adjustment (HCC coding), utilization management, and clinical outcomes measurement.

- Experience with EMR systems, clinical analytics, and using data to drive improvement.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with physicians, clinical staff, and payors.

- Ability to travel within the region regularly.

Millennium Physician Group (MPG) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, MPG will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker must have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Ability to lift to 15 lbs. independently not to exceed 50 lbs. without help.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• MPG is committed to equal employment opportunities. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, age, military or veteran status, marital status, familial status, national origin, or any other legally protected class.
• Equal opportunity applies to all areas of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, pay, and other terms and conditions of employment.