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United States
Remote only
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate Clinical Director – Complex Care (PST hours) based in the United States.
As an Associate Clinical Director, you will lead complex care engagements, helping patients and families navigate challenging medical situations and access the best possible treatment options.
You will combine advanced clinical expertise, critical thinking, and personalized care management to improve patient outcomes.
Working remotely, you will serve as a trusted clinical partner, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with leading medical experts.
You will investigate complex health conditions, explore specialized diagnostics, and identify evidence-based treatments beyond standard care when appropriate.
Through compassionate guidance and clear communication, you will empower clients to make informed decisions throughout their healthcare journeys.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while contributing to a collaborative, research-informed approach to complex care.
Lead complex care engagements: Serve as the primary clinical lead and engagement manager for assigned cases, guiding patients and families through complicated medical situations and coordinating personalized care strategies.
Build trusted client relationships: Provide compassionate, high-level clinical guidance and education, helping clients understand their conditions, evaluate treatment options, and navigate the healthcare system.
Optimize diagnostic and treatment pathways: Identify unresolved clinical questions, investigate potential underlying mechanisms, and explore specialized diagnostics and therapeutic options beyond standard approaches when appropriate.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams: Partner with clinicians, scientific researchers, care coordinators, and other specialists to develop comprehensive, evidence-based recommendations tailored to each client's needs.
Leverage medical research and expertise: Work with research teams to identify emerging therapies, review relevant medical literature, and evaluate clinical trials, medications, and treatment alternatives.
Coordinate external clinical collaboration: Engage with treating physicians, leading medical experts, and key opinion leaders to facilitate access to specialized knowledge and strengthen care delivery.
Support clinical team development and coordination: Contribute to interdisciplinary case discussions, internal clinical rounds, and collaboration across service lines, while providing guidance to other clinical staff involved in assigned cases.
Drive continuous problem-solving: Challenge assumptions, identify gaps in existing care plans, and pursue opportunities to improve treatment decisions and patient outcomes.
Professional licensure: Hold an active Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license in your state of residence, with active board certification in at least one U.S. state. Both requirements are mandatory.
Clinical experience: Bring at least five years of advanced practice provider experience managing complex medical conditions in multidisciplinary clinical environments requiring comprehensive assessment and sound clinical judgment.
Strong clinical reasoning: Demonstrate the ability to evaluate complicated medical cases, interpret clinical information, investigate alternative explanations, and identify appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic options.
Exceptional communication skills: Possess outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with the professionalism and clarity needed to engage confidently with clients, families, physicians, and senior stakeholders.
Client-centered approach: Demonstrate empathy, discretion, and a commitment to supporting patients and families through difficult healthcare decisions with compassion and respect.
Analytical curiosity: Show a strong desire to investigate beyond the obvious, explore new possibilities, and apply evidence-based thinking to complex clinical challenges.
Collaboration and leadership: Be comfortable coordinating multidisciplinary teams, building relationships with external experts, and supporting colleagues in delivering high-quality care.
Organization and attention to detail: Manage multiple priorities effectively, maintain accurate documentation, and demonstrate excellent organizational skills, including the ability to perform under pressure.
Technical proficiency: Be comfortable using digital platforms and technology to document clinical work, coordinate care, and communicate efficiently with distributed teams.
Proactive mindset: Bring a resourceful, solutions-oriented attitude, a strong sense of ownership, and the determination to overcome obstacles in pursuit of the best possible patient outcomes.
Time zone availability: Be available to work during Pacific Time (PST/PDT) business hours.
Competitive compensation: Target base salary of $140,000 per year, with an anticipated base salary range of $135,000–$140,000 USD.
Performance-based compensation: Eligibility for additional bonus compensation.
Equity opportunities: Equity included as part of the overall compensation package.
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Health, dental, and vision benefits.
Retirement benefits: 401(k) plan with employer matching.
Paid time off: PTO to support rest, personal commitments, and work-life balance.
Remote work flexibility: Work from a home office within the United States, with availability aligned to Pacific Time business hours.
Meaningful professional impact: Help patients and families navigate complex healthcare decisions while contributing to more personalized, evidence-informed care.
Collaborative work environment: Partner with experienced clinicians, researchers, care coordinators, and medical experts in a multidisciplinary setting.
Compensation considerations: Final compensation may vary based on experience, location, market conditions, relevant qualifications, and other applicable business factors.
