Medical Director
Company: MASC Medical Recruitment Firm
Location: Anaheim
Posted on: January 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Medical Director (Fully Remote) Compensation:
$250,000 – $400,000 (experience-based) Benefits: Paid Time Off
(PTO), CME allowance, 401(k) Schedule: Full-Time | Fully Remote
Position Overview 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.
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