Associate Medical Director
Location: New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Full-Time
Company: Optigy
Salary: $330k base + 30% bonus $429,000
Category: Geriatrics
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Associate Medical Director (MD/DO) – Full-time in New Orleans, LA
The Associate Medical Director (MD/DO) position offers a unique opportunity for experienced physicians to advance their careers in healthcare leadership while maintaining a meaningful connection to patient care. As a key leader within the organization, the Associate Medical Director will be responsible for supervising and mentoring Clinical Directors, ensuring exceptional clinical outcomes, and fostering a collaborative, patient-centered culture throughout multiple medical centers. This full-time role is based in New Orleans, LA, and is specifically designed for high-performing physicians with a passion for value-based care, chronic disease management, and clinical operations.
Working as an Associate Medical Director (MD/DO) in New Orleans, LA, you will hold primary accountability for the performance, growth, and culture of your assigned market. You will balance your time between direct patient care, leadership, and operations, adapting your focus based on market needs, patient membership, and the strategic direction provided by regional leadership. Your leadership will shape the clinical landscape for patients and practitioners alike, driving the delivery of outstanding healthcare outcomes in a vibrant, diverse city known for its rich culture and community spirit.
Associate Medical Director – SummaryThe Associate Medical Director (MD/DO) oversees the daily clinical operations and strategic growth of multiple centers, ensuring the highest quality of care for a senior patient population with complex chronic conditions. This role combines hands-on clinical practice with people management, operational oversight, and the development of a positive, team-oriented culture. The Associate Medical Director will collaborate with the Regional President and other stakeholders to implement performance improvement initiatives, cultivate provider talent, and build strong external relationships with community partners, specialists, and payers.
Duties & Responsibilities- Directly supervise, mentor, and performance manage Clinical Directors across assigned centers to ensure consistently high clinical standards and outcomes.
- Balance clinical duties as a primary care physician (PCP) with broader leadership responsibilities, allocating time based on market and organizational needs.
- Drive center-level physician culture aligned with organizational values, service standards, and operational excellence.
- Lead professional development for PCPs, NPs, and Medical Directors, including coaching, shadowing, and execution of leadership development plans.
- Facilitate recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing talent development in collaboration with Clinical Center of Excellence (COE) and Talent Acquisition teams.
- Monitor clinical operations, ensure compliance with performance metrics, and manage P&L objectives for assigned centers.
- Participate in the training of new practitioners and implement medical economics and financial performance strategies.
- Establish and maintain successful relationships with external partners, including payers, local hospitals, specialists, and community organizations.
- Support the market’s quality and performance improvement initiatives and oversee monthly and quarterly clinical metric analysis.
- Respond promptly to workplace concerns and support the creation of a positive, inclusive work environment.
- Provide clinical oversight for referrals, utilization authorizations, and cost reduction strategies within the market.
- Deliver direct patient care to a small panel of senior patients, ensuring outstanding service and health outcomes (approximately 20% of role).
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional President or as market needs evolve.
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance for the provider and their family.
- Generous paid time off (33 days) and additional paid leave for training or continuing education.
- 401(k) plan with up to 5.5% employer match.
- Partnership opportunities without buy-in requirement.
- Relocation assistance available.
- MD or DO degree in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a closely related specialty.
- Current, active medical license in the state of employment.
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience (3 years preferred), with previous leadership or Medical Director experience managing Medicare or Medicaid patient populations strongly preferred.
- Board eligibility is required; board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a related specialty is preferred.
- Proven record of clinical leadership, population health management, and chronic disease care management.
- Proficient in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally up to 30% of the time.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Demonstrated skills in talent development, conflict management, and relationship building.
- Experienced physician leader with a strong background in value-based care and chronic disease management.
- Natural mentor and coach, adept at developing high-performing teams and fostering a positive organizational culture.
- Excellent communicator with strong analytical, operational, and financial acumen.
- Demonstrates adaptability, results orientation, and customer-centric thinking.
- Committed to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement in clinical quality and patient outcomes.
- Position includes structured leadership and clinical training programs, such as PCP Black Belt Training and Leadership Pathways Program.
- Direct involvement in center operations, medical economics, and growth strategies.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on the local healthcare landscape and drive innovation in senior care.
- Full compliance with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines and professional standards.
Enjoy the professional and personal benefits of working as an Associate Medical Director (MD/DO) in New Orleans, LA. Take the next step in your career and apply now by clicking the job application button to join a progressive organization dedicated to clinical excellence and patient-centered care.