Medical Director (Athens)

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Athens, GA (but will oversee multiple locations within a mile of each other)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Medical Director with a background in Cardiology, Nephrology, or another specialty to lead our integrated clinical care model, centered around primary care coordination and outcomes-focused specialty collaboration .

The ideal candidate will provide both clinical and administrative leadership across a multidisciplinary teamincluding nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurse case managers to ensure seamless coordination of care. This role aims to support optimal patient outcomes by reducing avoidable hospitalizations, unnecessary emergency room visits, and preventable readmissions .

The Medical Director will champion primary care integration , clinical quality, and a strong referral network to build a high-performing care continuum in our community.

Position Highlights

• Lead and expand a comprehensive, team-based care model that bridges specialty and primary care.
• Supervise and collaborate with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurse case managers to drive population health outcomes.
• Guide efforts to reduce unnecessary specialty consultations by empowering frontline providers through decision support and collaborative case review.
• Promote equitable care delivery through targeted outreach to underserved communities.
• Play a central role in strategic growth planning, including network development and care pathway optimization.
• Enjoy a structured 4-day workweek with protected administrative time to provide leadership, oversee quality metrics, and deliver structured feedback to the team.

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver both clinical services and administrative oversight in outpatient and consultative settings.
• Oversee provider workflows and coordination between specialty care, primary care, hospitalists, and emergency services.
• Implement and evaluate clinical protocols to align with evidence-based best practices.
• Support provider scheduling and coverage planning in both clinic and hospital settings.
• Facilitate structured team feedback, provider rounding, and multidisciplinary case review meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven initiatives targeting utilization, quality, and access.
• Serve as a clinical liaison with strategic partners, payers, and health system leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in Cardiology, Nephrology, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or another specialty
• Active Georgia medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
• 2+ years of clinical leadership or administrative experience
• Strong knowledge of managed care, quality metrics (HEDIS, NCQA), and population health principles
• Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary with leadership performance incentives
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off and CME allowance
• 4-day workweek with protected administrative time
• Leadership development and career advancement opportunities

Join us in building a model that integrates specialty and primary care, strengthens our team, and delivers superior outcomes to the patients who need us most.