Market Medical Director (MD/DO)
Location: New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Direct
Company: Optigy
Salary: $330k base + 30% bonus $429,000
Category: Internal Medicine
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Market Medical Director (MD/DO) – Full-time – New Orleans, LA
We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Market Medical Director (MD/DO) to join our team in New Orleans, LA. This full-time leadership opportunity offers the chance to directly oversee and support Clinical Directors across multiple healthcare centers, while also maintaining a meaningful connection to direct patient care. As a Market Medical Director (MD/DO), you will play a pivotal role in shaping clinical performance, fostering an exceptional culture of care, and driving organizational growth within a value-based care model.
As a key leader, the Market Medical Director (MD/DO) is accountable for clinical outcomes, center performance, and operational excellence across assigned centers. This role involves a balanced allocation of time between hands-on patient care and dynamic leadership responsibilities, including performance management, team engagement, and the development of clinical-operations synergy. The specific distribution of duties may vary in response to patient panel sizes, market needs, and organizational priorities.
New Orleans, LA, renowned for its vibrant culture and diverse community, provides an outstanding setting for medical professionals to make a lasting impact. If you are a physician leader passionate about advancing quality care and developing future clinical leaders, we encourage you to apply by clicking the job application button.
Market Medical Director (MD/DO) - Summary- Directly supervises, mentors, and evaluates Clinical Directors within the assigned market.
- Promotes high-quality clinical outcomes, manages P&L objectives, and drives growth and culture across centers.
- Allocates a portion of time to direct patient care, serving as a Primary Care Provider (PCP) and performing clinical duties.
- Leads market-wide initiatives to ensure operational excellence and alignment with organizational goals.
- Day-to-day management and accountability for Medical Directors across multiple centers under the guidance of the Regional President.
- Ensures optimal clinical operations and achievement of market performance targets.
- Mentors, coaches, and develops Medical Directors and clinical staff, leading leadership development initiatives and practice improvement activities.
- Fosters a positive, patient-centered culture aligned with the organization’s core values and service standards.
- Collaborates with Clinical Centers of Excellence (COE) on clinical talent lifecycle, recruitment, and onboarding.
- Strengthens relationships with payers, specialists, hospitals, and community partners to enhance center visibility and reputation.
- Monitors market culture, addresses workplace concerns, and supports clinical and operational synergy.
- Reviews and authorizes clinical referrals, supporting utilization management processes.
- Assists with performance improvement initiatives, quality metric analysis, and cost reduction strategies as directed by Regional Leadership.
- Maintains a small patient panel, delivering value-based care to seniors with multiple chronic conditions.
- Participates in ongoing training and leadership development programs, including PCP Black Belt Training and Leadership Pathways.
- Performs additional duties as assigned by management to meet evolving market needs.
- Competitive base compensation with performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and supplemental coverage for providers and their families.
- Generous paid time off and partnership opportunities.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Relocation assistance and ongoing professional development support.
- MD or DO degree in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or related specialty.
- Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine.
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience required; 3 years preferred.
- Board eligibility required; board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or similar specialty preferred.
- Previous experience as a Medical Director or equivalent role, preferably within Medicare or Medicaid populations.
- Proven track record of clinical leadership and success in population health or chronic disease management.
- Experience with value-based care models, interdisciplinary teams, and quality improvement initiatives is highly desirable.
- Completion of internal leadership training and partnership attainment preferred.
- Demonstrates outstanding clinical skills and a passion for continuous improvement.
- Exhibits strong leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal abilities to inspire teams.
- Possesses analytical skills and familiarity with managed care delivery systems.
- Skilled in conflict resolution, relationship building, and stakeholder engagement.
- Comfortable using electronic medical records (EMR) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Capable of independent judgment and local, regional, and national travel up to 30%.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Regular participation in professional development and leadership training programs required.
- Expected to maintain a high standard of integrity and professionalism at all times.
- This position requires adaptability and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate their leadership achievements and commitment to value-based care in their application.
- Apply now by clicking the job application button for immediate consideration and to join a mission-driven organization dedicated to clinical excellence.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.