MASC Medical

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Compensation:$250,000 – $400,000 (experience-based) Benefits:Paid Time Off (PTO), CME allowance, 401(k) Schedule:Full-Time | Fully Remote Position Overview ​ Can work from any state but must be available for work in PST and be licensed in California. We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven physician leader to serve as the Program Medical Director for multidisciplinary care programs supporting complex Medi-Cal, Medicare Advantage, and dual-eligible populations. This role blends clinical leadership with strategic oversight—ideal for a physician who excels in guiding value-based programs, partnering with health plans, shaping operational alignment, and developing high-performing care teams. As the organization expands, this position will evolve into an enterprise-level leadership role with broad influence over medical strategy, clinical operations, and regional team development. Key Responsibilities Health Plan Collaboration & Strategic Leadership • Serve as the lead clinical representative in recurring operational and strategy meetings with payer partners. • Collaborate directly with medical directors and quality teams on care model design, performance evaluation, and program refinement. • Participate confidently in discussions involving value-based metrics, shared savings, contract provisions, and risk-based performance indicators. • Translate regulatory and contractual expectations into clear workflows for internal teams. Provider Leadership, Coaching & Team Development • Provide mentorship and supervision to Nurse Practitioners and interdisciplinary care teams. • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence. • Guide teams toward measurable performance outcomes and coordinated care delivery. • Support hiring, onboarding, and development of additional providers as new programs launch. • Transition over time from direct oversight to broader strategic and organizational leadership. Cross-Functional Alignment & Internal Partnership • Act as the clinical liaison between payer requirements and internal operational leaders. • Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Compliance, and Analytics to ensure program success. • Participate in internal leadership discussions to improve processes, identify trends, and enhance program outcomes. Program Optimization & Quality Oversight • Oversee quality and compliance initiatives for Medi-Cal, Medicare Advantage, and dual-eligible programs. • Use performance data to guide decision-making, interventions, and continuous improvement. • Support audit readiness and quality incentive program requirements. Qualifications • MD with an active, unrestricted California medical license. • Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in adult internal medicine, cardiology or primary care. • At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience. • Background working with Medi-Cal, Medicare Advantage, and dual-eligible populations. • Strong understanding of value-based care, risk arrangements, and quality metrics. • Proven ability to collaborate with payer partners on clinical and contractual topics. • Track record of successfully leading and growing provider teams. Ideal Candidate • A strategic physician leader who can unite multidisciplinary teams around shared goals. • Comfortable navigating payer language, performance guarantees, and quality benchmarks. • Excels in environments where clinical insight and operational strategy intersect. • Motivated to build scalable systems and develop future physician leaders. • Passionate about improving outcomes for medically and socially complex populations. #MASC102