Medical Director Physician

Help shape the future of accountable care with TeamHealth! We are seeking an accomplished physician executive to serve as ACO national medical director; a highly visible leadership role focused on driving the growth and expansion of innovative post-acute care Accountable Care Organization initiatives. This unique opportunity combines leadership of a high-performing ACO helping to develop and expand a new ACO platform supporting physician groups, post-acute care organizations, and healthcare partners.

Working closely with executive leadership and key stakeholders, you will serve as a physician strategist and ambassador focused on growth, network development, and accountable care success. This position is primarily strategic and administrative in nature and offers a chance to influence the future of value-based healthcare on a national scale.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership

• Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute ACO growth strategies
• Support the expansion and market development of post-acute care ACO initiatives
• Provide physician perspective on accountable care, population health, and value-based reimbursement models
• Evaluate healthcare trends, market opportunities, regulatory changes, and partnerships
• Support organizational planning and long-term growth objectives

Business Development & Network Growth

• Partner with business development leadership to identify and cultivate new ACO participants and strategic relationships
• Participate in executive presentations and stakeholder meetings
• Serve as the physician representative for prospective physician groups, healthcare organizations, and post-acute operators
• Assist with participant onboarding, due diligence, and network expansion efforts
• Represent the organization at conferences, industry events, and value-based care forums

Executive Relationship Management

• Develop trusted relationships with physician leaders, healthcare executives, and strategic partners
• Serve as a physician ambassador for ACO programs and value-based care initiatives
• Support initiatives that strengthen participation and alignment
• Facilitate collaboration among physician groups, healthcare organizations, and post-acute care clinicians

Value-Based Care Strategy

• Provide subject matter expertise in MSSP, accountable care, population health, and risk-based reimbursement models
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve outcomes and performance
• Interpret healthcare performance data and communicate insights to internal and external stakeholders
• Support initiatives focused on improving care coordination, reducing unnecessary utilization, and enhancing beneficiary outcomes

Qualifications
Required

• MD or DO degree
• Active, unrestricted medical license
• Board certification in IM, FM, or related specialty
• Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience
• Minimum of 5 years of physician leadership experience
• Experience in value-based care, ACOs, population health, post-acute care, or risk-based reimbursement models
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities

Preferred

• Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) experience
• Post-acute care leadership experience
• Population health management expertise
• Experience supporting healthcare growth or network development
• MBA, MHA, MPH, or similar advanced degree

Position Details

• Remote U.S.-based position
• National scope and responsibility
• Approximately 20% travel

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