Physician Medical Director - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Executive Director role mix of Clinical and Administrative duties | Community Care Alliance with Providence | Seattle, WA | The compensation range for this position is $308,362 to $331,232 annually

Position Overview:

Providence is seeking an accomplished, visionary physician executive to serve as Executive Medical Director - Value‑Based Care for the Community Care Alliance with Providence (CCAP). This senior leadership role provides strategic, clinical and operational guidance to a growing, mission-driven network dedicated to advancing population health, strengthening provider partnerships and delivering exceptional value-based performance.

The Executive Medical Director - Value‑Based Care is a key architect of CCAP’s strategy — aligning physicians, payors and health system leaders with a shared vision for high-quality, patient-centered, cost-effective care.

This Executive position will serve as the clinical leader for the network, ensuring objectives are clearly defined, aligned with Providence’s mission and values and achieved within appropriate business, legal and regulatory frameworks. This role requires a collaborative, influential leader who thrives at the intersection of clinical excellence, network strategy and value-based care innovation.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership and medical oversight for CCAP while ensuring high standards of quality, safety and patient care
• Partner with executive leadership and the CCAP Board to identify, develop and achieve network objectives
• Support the design and implementation of clinical strategies, care models and performance improvement initiatives
• Ensure clinical operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards and ethical guidelines
• Promote collaboration and alignment across physicians, practices and health system partners
• Represent clinical leadership in governance, planning and stakeholder discussions
• Drive CCAP network expansion and collaboration by developing and sharing performance data, participating as a clinical subject matter expert in development of clinical pathways and supporting objective and goal alignment
• Support payor partnerships and serve as the primary point of contact for payor CMOs and medical leadership in support of strategic alignment activities
• Maintain an active clinical practice (0.4 FTE) while fulfilling administrative leadership responsibilities (0.6 FTE) - flexibly may be available upon discussion

Chair & Strategy Leader Responsibilities:

• Engage the CCAP Board and CCAP Network Management in developing the mission and vision of the network, balancing the needs and interests of network members with the realities of the market
• Ensure strategies, tactics and monitoring activities are in place to realize the network’s mission and vision
• Align board engagements with achieving stated objectives. Strive to engage all board members in discussions and decision-making processes as outlined in the Operating Agreement and challenge board members to address all sides of an issue
• Assist management in the preparation of the board meeting agenda to ensure strategic and operational needs of the network are adequately addressed
• Provide insight to board subcommittees and attend committee meetings, as appropriate

Behavioral Expectations:

The Executive Medical Director models Providence’s mission, values and philosophy by:

• Striving for excellence
• Being flexible and embracing innovations
• Meeting customer needs
• Developing teams
• Accomplishing shared goals through relationships
• Encouraging curiosity and learning
• Fostering diversity in the workforce
• Leading the organization through change
• Responding to industry trends
• Being self-directed

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) with an active, unrestricted license
• Board certification in a clinical specialty
• Significant experience (5+ years) practicing medicine, with credibility among physicians and clinical leaders
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a clinically integrated network, ACO, health system or value-based care environment
• Deep understanding of population health, clinical integration and value-based care models
• Proven ability to lead or chair boards, committees or governance bodies
• Skill in facilitating complex discussions, balancing diverse viewpoints and driving consensus.
• Ability to work effectively with executive leadership, hospital administration, and physician groups.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of care delivery across a major regional network advancing quality, affordability and equity for the communities we serve.

The responsibilities and duties outlined in this job description are intended to provide a general overview of the role and do not represent a comprehensive or exhaustive list. The position may require additional tasks, responsibilities, qualifications, or projects as assigned.

About the Organization:

Providence is a mission‑driven, integrated health system with more than 125,000 caregivers serving in 51 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics, and an extensive network of health and social services., Providence supports communities across Alaska, Montana, Oregon, California, New Mexico, Texas and Washington, as well as affiliated organizations such as Covenant Health, Facey Medical Group, Kadlec, Pacific Medical Centers, and Swedish Health Services.

This broad regional presence enables Providence to advance best practices, strengthen community partnerships, and continue its century‑long tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable while advancing meaningful reform in healthcare. By delivering care across seven states and continually innovating, Providence is shaping a future‑ready health care model that improves the well‑being of millions.

The Community You’ll Serve:

The greater Seattle region blends natural beauty, economic vitality and a distinctive Pacific Northwest culture. Anchored by Seattle and surrounded by Puget Sound, Lake Washington, and the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, the area offers a rare mix of urban energy and easy access to outdoor recreation. The region is home to globally influential industries while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community well‑being.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran