Senior Medical Director

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

The Senior Medical Director will join Oak Street Health at a critical time in the history of our company and of primary care. The opportunity for impact is large and growing, with Oak Street Health leading the transition from fee‑for‑service to value‑based care. The Senior Medical Director will be responsible for leading our provider teams in the local market.

The Senior Medical Director will partner with the Regional Vice President to achieve operational and clinical excellence and world‑class performance in hospital admissions, quality, patient satisfaction, clinician satisfaction, and medical cost. To remain close to our patients, the Senior Medical Director will practice primary care in our clinics two and a half days per week alongside provider colleagues and will report to the Executive Medical Director for the region. The Senior Medical Director will also be a key thought partner in providing feedback on our clinical model.

Core Responsibilities

• Medical Director Management & Coaching
  
  • Supervise center medical directors and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
  • Support medical directors as they manage their teams, serving as the “go‑to” for all questions and communicating updates and business priorities.
  • Assist in offering constructive feedback to providers to improve performance.
  • Help medical directors master data‑driven tools and practices required to keep patients well and out of the hospital.
  • Review quality dashboards with medical directors and implement initiatives to improve quality outcomes.
  • Provide managed care perspective to medical directors as they lead their teams.
  • Understand and communicate provider performance and compensation plans.
  • Communicate with executive leadership about engagement and morale of the provider community.
• Physician Leadership Development
  • Develop physician leadership in providers throughout the market with support from Provider Services.
  • Build a pipeline of internal clinical leaders skilled in problem solving, communication, conflict resolution, value‑based care delivery, and collaboration with clinicians and executives.
• Support Organizational Strategy
  • Contribute input into a variety of organization‑wide projects and join committees for clinical programs to enhance the care model.
  • Represent Oak Street to external partners (e.g., payers, providers) and create relationships and partnerships that support our mission and economics.
  • Mediated integration across Medical Management, Care Management, Quality Improvement, Utilization Management, Network Management, Health Plan Management, Documentation/Risk Adjustment, Clinical Compliance & Policy Development.
• Population Health
  • Supervise Interdisciplinary Complex Care Teams focused on high‑need patients in the market.
  • Supervise Transitions Nurses who track all hospitalized patients and coordinate post‑discharge care.
  • Partner with population health and quality teams to advance the care model.
  • Participate in documentation and coding activities, including provider education and review sessions.

What Are We Looking For?

• M.D., D.O., or DNP graduates with a license in good standing and no restrictions.
• Board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine; DNPs certified in a primary care domain.
• Fellowship training in Geriatrics or other professional degrees (e.g., M.B.A., J.D., M.P.H.) is welcome but not required.
• Typically 10+ years experience; minimum 5 years in outpatient practice.
• Minimum 3 years in a physician management role or as a medical director managing a group of 20 or more providers.
• Extensive experience in clinical leadership roles, coaching physicians, and leading high‑performance teams.
• Experience with managed care and/or value‑based practice and familiarity with payer‑provider collaboration.
• Proficiency in metrics‑driven analysis of cost, quality, and satisfaction data to drive clinical strategy and program redesign.
• Strong desire to develop and implement new processes and innovate.
• Self‑aware, confident leadership skills and eagerness to share them with a fast‑growing, passionate team.
• Understanding of managed care basics and commitment to population health and high‑value care.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and serve as a calm influence for the team.
• Commitment to our patient population and comfort with ambiguity and problem‑solving.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $184,112.00 – $396,550.00 . The actual base salary offer will depend on experience, education, geography, and other factors.

Benefits

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process.

EEO Statement

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.