Medical Director Physician

Company: Provider Solutions & Development
Location: Torrance
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

Providence Little Company of Mary is seeking a Physician Advisor/UM Medical Director to join a strong leadership team promoting high-value care in Torrance, California. This is an opportunity to facilitate and further develop strong collaborative and positive mutually supported relationships between the medical center and its physicians to improve clinical quality, resource utilization and increase value while maintaining and improving our mission outcomes. You will work closely with the physician leadership, the Director of Care Management, and executive leadership; in particular the CMO, CNO, and CFO to achieve these means.

Other principal responsibilities of the role shall be to provide clinical expertise to Care Management in the form of strategic partnership as well as in the addressing of escalations that include admission status determinations, delays in discharge and the providing of clinical input for denial management.

This is an opportunity to be on the forefront of healthcare leadership as part of one of the largest and strongest mission-driven medical organizations on the West Coast.

Position Details & Compensation:

• Monday to Friday schedule, no travel - must work on-site at PLCOM in Torrance
• Compensation is between $325,000 and $380,000 per year
• Full benefits including health, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, CME and more

The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and may include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, hospital/ED call stipends, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, providers typically receive a CME allowance and other benefits offered by their medical group employer. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• MD or DO from accredited program required
• 3+ years of medical group management experience required
• Must have working knowledge of utilization management and review essential to operations management and to clinical improvement
• Must have an understanding of the dynamics of health care industry and its effects on all stakeholders
• Ability to develop and maintain strong, effective relationships with the medical staff, Board of Trustees, and hospital management required
• Ability to effectively communicate with, motivate, and assist medical staff leadership to adhere to utilization management, clinical documentation, and other legal/regulatory requirements

Where You'll Work

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance has a 50-year legacy of excellence in this coastal south Los Angeles suburb and is one of six hospitals Providence operates in Southern California. Winner of Truven Health Analytics 100 Top Hospitals award three years in a row, Little Company of Mary offers cutting-edge technology and therapies in cardiac, surgical and neonatal care, all in a state-of-the-art facility just 2 miles from the beach.

Where You'll Live

Nestled in the South Bay area 25 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles, Torrance is a diverse city with local eateries, outdoor parks, family-friendly neighborhoods and thriving high-tech industry. It is known for its hub of authentic Asian restaurants and supermarkets and easy access to cultural and sports venues. Torrance and the nearby Palos Verdes Peninsula are home to some of the best coastal golf courses and beaches in southern California.

Who You'll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

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