We are seeking a hands-on Senior Medical Director to drive clinical and operational excellence across our company, with specific focus on risk score optimization, patient visit volume, and quality outcomes. This role requires a leader who can implement and scale programs that directly impact patient care quality while managing the financial aspects of value-based contracts.
Are you a physician leader ready to drive measurable impact in primary care while maintaining clinical excellence? Our independent medical group seeks a visionary Senior Medical Director to optimize value-based care delivery and lead clinical excellence initiatives.
Core Focus Areas & Responsibilities
1. Risk Score Optimization & Clinical Quality (50%)
- Design and implement comprehensive risk adjustment programs
- Drive patient visit completion rate improvements
- Lead clinical documentation enhancement initiatives
- Develop and deliver provider education on coding/documentation
- Establish performance metrics for risk score tracking
- Oversee implementation of wellness visits and chronic care programs
2. Network Management & Care Model Implementation (30%)
- Optimize referral pathways to high-performing specialists
- Build strategic partnerships with key network providers
- Monitor and reduce network leakage rates
- Implement care coordination protocols
- Drive quality gap closure through care model optimization
3. Operational Leadership (20%)
- Provide clinical oversight across Northern region clinics
- Maintain regular on-site presence (up to 50% travel)
- Chair Clinical Advisory Committee
- Collaborate with Population Health teams
- Monitor and optimize clinical/financial performance metrics
Impact Metrics You'll Drive
- Increase risk score accuracy by 15-20%
- Boost patient visit completion from 72% to 85%
- Reduce network leakage by 25%
- Achieve $10M+ in value-based contract incentives
- Drive 90%+ quality metrics compliance
Required Qualifications
- MD or DO in Family Practice or Internal Medicine (current BC)
- Active Georgia medical license (AL and TN preferred)
- 5+ years senior physician leadership experience
- Proven success in value-based care environments
Expertise in:
- CMS Risk Adjustment
- ICD-10/HCC coding
- Federal/state healthcare laws
- NCQA regulations
- Demonstrated ability to:
- Scale value-based care models
- Analyze complex data sets
- Lead change management
- Engage physician teams effectively
What Sets Us Apart
- Competitive compensation package
- True clinical autonomy
- Advanced analytics infrastructure
- Comprehensive benefits
- Leadership development opportunities
Join us in creating a healthcare system that works better for everyone patients, providers, and communities.
Compensation Information:
$290000.00 / Annually - $375000.00 / AnnuallyDetails:
+ Competitive Bonus, Partnership Opportunities, and Management Incentive