Medical Director

About UsLifeMD is a leading provider of virtual primary care, telehealth, and specialized treatment programs serving hundreds of thousands of patients nationwide. Our vertically integrated platform combines 50-state licensed providers, in-house pharmacy and lab integrations, and proprietary technology that enables safe, high-quality, and affordable care.At the heart of this transformation is our team of developers, engineers, and tech innovators building state-of-the-art systems that make healthcare smarter, faster, and more accessible. From architecting scalable backend systems to crafting intuitive user experiences, we are pushing boundaries every day.Recognized as one of the fastest-growing healthcare tech companies (#166 on Deloitte Fast 500 in 2023), LifeMD is not just a healthcare company — it's a tech company revolutionizing healthcare.About the RoleLifeMD is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership across our multi-vertical telehealth platform. This role holds physician-level accountability for the quality, safety, and compliance of clinical care delivered through our network of MD/DOs and nurse practitioners (NPs), and partners closely with product and clinical operations teams to shape how care is delivered at scale.Key Responsibilities:Physician Supervision & AccountabilitySupervise, mentor, and evaluate MD/DO providers across the platform's clinical verticalsEstablish and monitor performance metrics for physicians (e.g., quality of documentation, adherence to protocol, patient outcomes, escalation handling, complaint/incident rates)Partner with the Clinical NP Manager to co-drive accountability for overall clinical performance across the combined physician and NP workforceConduct or oversee periodic chart audits and peer reviewCollaborating Physician DutiesServe as collaborating/supervising physician for NPs in states where state law requires a collaborative practice or supervision agreementMaintain compliant, up-to-date collaborative practice agreements in each applicable state, including required chart review percentages, meeting cadence, and documentation standardsMonitor changes in state NP scope-of-practice law (full practice authority vs. reduced/restricted) and adjust collaboration structures accordingly, in coordination with legal/complianceAdministrative support in Full Practice Authority (FPA) states, NPs may practice independently without a collaborating physician; this role's supervisory obligations in those states are administrative/quality-based rather than a legal collaboration requirementClinical Protocol DevelopmentDevelop, review, and maintain evidence-based clinical protocols and treatment guidelines across the platform's service linesEnsure protocols reflect current clinical guidelines, incorporate risk mitigation, and are updated as new evidence or regulatory guidance emergesStandardize protocols across verticals where clinically appropriate while allowing for vertical-specific nuanceProduct & New Vertical ReviewParticipate in clinical review of new products, service lines, and platform features prior to launchAssess proposed new verticals for clinical appropriateness, regulatory risk, and staffing/scope-of-practice implicationsServe as clinical subject-matter expert in cross-functional product planning meetingsPartner closely with the SVP of Operations on the business and operational implications of new products, staffing models, and clinical capacity planningQuality, Risk & ComplianceIdentify and respond to clinical risk trends (e.g., adverse events, malpractice exposure, prescribing pattern outliers)Partner with Legal/Compliance on licensing, credentialing, and multi-state regulatory requirementsSupport incident investigations and corrective action plansServe as a voting member of the Quality & Patient Safety Committee (QPSC)Lead or participate in root cause analyses (RCAs) for adverse events, near-misses, and clinical practice issues, and ensure corrective action plans are implemented and tracked to closureChampion a culture of clinical quality and patient safety across all provider types and verticals, including trend monitoring, peer review findings, and safety event reportingPhysician AdministrationAs the direct manager of the physician staff, review and approve physician timecards and payroll submissions on a recurring basisManage physician payroll, including compensation calculation, bonus/incentive structures tied to clinical performance, and timely resolution of payroll discrepanciesPartner with Finance and Legal on physician compensation structure, contract terms, and payroll system administrationMD or DO with active, unrestricted medical license (multi-state licensure or willingness to obtain additional state licenses preferred)Board certification in a relevant specialty (e.g., Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine)8+ years of clinical practice experience including experience in the telehealth spaceExperience supervising or collaborating with NPs and/or PAs, ideally across multiple statesFamiliarity with telehealth care delivery models and multi-state regulatory/licensing considerationsDemonstrated experience developing clinical protocols or guidelinesPreferred:Prior experience in a Medical Director or similar clinical leadership role at a telehealth or multi-site healthcare companyExperience across multiple clinical verticals (e.g., primary care, weight management, mental health, urgent care, women's health, men's health)Familiarity with EHR/telehealth platforms and clinical quality metrics/reportingExperience navigating state-by-state NP scope-of-practice variationWhat You'll Need to Succeed:Comfort operating in a fast-moving, multi-vertical environment where protocols and products evolve quicklyStrong cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with the Clinical NP Manager and Product teamsAbility to translate clinical judgment into scalable, auditable protocolsWorking knowledge of telehealth-specific regulatory issues (e.g., DEA/controlled substance prescribing rules, interstate licensure, corporate practice of medicine restrictions)Salary: $325,000-365,000 annuallyHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, Roth 401k)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Flexible Paid Time OffPaid HolidaysShort Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentLifeMD paid medical licensing for additional statesMalpractice insurance coverageJ-18808-Ljbffr LifeMD