Medical Director – Primary Care
Location: Saint Louis, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Company: Optigy
Salary: Base $280k-$300k plus bonus
Category: Family Practice
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Medical Director – Primary Care
Join a dynamic, physician-led primary care organization that is dedicated to transforming healthcare for senior populations by providing affordable, high-quality, and patient-centered services. As a Medical Director – Primary Care, you will play a pivotal leadership role in an innovative outpatient setting focused on delivering exceptional care to seniors, optimizing health outcomes, and supporting a mission-driven culture. This position offers an outstanding opportunity for a driven clinical leader to further their career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of the community's most vulnerable patients.
This role is ideal for board-certified (or board-eligible) physicians in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine (MD or DO). The Medical Director – Primary Care will manage a small patient panel, oversee a team of primary care physicians (PCPs) and nurse practitioners (NPs), and ensure the highest standards of value-based care. You will be instrumental in fostering clinical excellence, supporting staff development, and advancing the organization’s mission of honoring seniors with VIP-level care.
The organization offers a comprehensive suite of holistic health services, including inhouse consulting specialists, and a wide range of wellness programs. Patients benefit from door-to-door transportation services, ensuring accessibility and continuity of care. As a Medical Director, you will also benefit from a robust training curriculum, leadership development pathways, and significant partnership opportunities.
Located in a vibrant and community-oriented area, this full-time Medical Director – Primary Care position provides the chance to work in a collaborative environment, where clinical innovation and patient-centered care are at the heart of daily operations. If you are passionate about leading clinical teams, improving healthcare delivery, and making a measurable difference for seniors, we invite you to apply by clicking the job application button today.
Medical Director – Primary Care Summary- Leadership position in a physician-led, mission-driven outpatient primary care organization
- Focus on providing comprehensive, value-based care for seniors with chronic health conditions
- Oversee clinical operations, manage provider teams, and drive continuous quality improvement
- Engage in leadership development and organizational growth initiatives
- Direct and supervise a team of primary care physicians and nurse practitioners, ensuring adherence to best clinical practices
- Maintain a small patient panel (maximum 60-90 patients), focusing on seniors with multiple chronic diseases
- Coordinate with inhouse consulting specialists, including cardiology, podiatry, and others, to provide integrated care
- Promote holistic health services such as acupuncture, Tai Chi, yoga, and nutrition counseling
- Participate in and complete advanced leadership and clinical training, including Medical Director and Center Operations, PCP Black Belt Training, and Leadership Pathways Program
- Monitor and evaluate center financial performance and contribute to sales and growth initiatives
- Support patient access and continuity of care through door-to-door transportation coordination
- Foster a collaborative, mission-focused environment supporting staff and patient satisfaction
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
- Partnership opportunities with no buy-in required
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and supplemental plans for provider and family
- Generous paid time off (33 days)
- 401(k) with 5.5% employer match
- Annual CME stipend and additional paid CME week
- Relocation support for eligible candidates
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine (FM), Internal Medicine (IM), or Geriatric Medicine
- MD or DO degree in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or related specialty
- At least 1 year of clinical experience in a geriatric or family practice setting
- Leadership experience preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to travel locally and occasionally regionally
- Passionate about delivering high-quality, value-based care to seniors
- Proven experience in clinical leadership, team management, and operational oversight
- Committed to ongoing professional development and leadership training
- Excels in a collaborative, patient-focused environment
- Demonstrates flexibility, problem-solving skills, and a drive for continuous improvement
- Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training provided
- Access to a diverse patient population with significant healthcare needs
- Opportunity to participate in clinical and organizational quality initiatives
- Supportive environment with resources for both providers and patients
- Inclusive workplace committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity
- For more information about the organization, please visit the company website
Ready to lead and innovate in an impactful Medical Director – Primary Care role? Click the job application button to submit your application today and take the next step in your healthcare leadership career.