The National Medical Director leads and develops a team of Medical Directors and Clinical Directors responsible for clinical strategy across the Enterprise book of business. This role is accountable for the performance, growth, and coordination of that team — setting priorities, allocating clinical resources across portfolios, and ensuring consistent execution of Aledade's programs and technologies across ACOs. In addition to owning individual strategic market relationships directly, this leader builds the team's capability to develop and sustain relationships, influence clinical workflows, and drive value-based healthcare outcomes. This role requires demonstrated excellence in leading and coaching physician leaders, and in creating buy-in with internal and external stakeholders to promote and affect change in how healthcare is delivered.
Primary Duties:
- Clinical Outcomes:
Lead and drive Performance Excellence clinical outcomes across all contracts within your portfolio.
Strategically align and coordinate with Aledade’s national Enterprise strategy leadership on Performance Excellence clinical drivers of shared savings aligned with the Aledade Annual Operating Plan, currently including but not limited to driving clinical performance in Risk and Hypertensive-based initiatives, while assisting in the launch of newly signed practices.
In coordination with Executive Directors, account leads, the VP, Enterprise Partnerships, and the SVP of Strategic Initiatives, own clinical strategy goals and objectives and deploy resources including but not limited to clinical contracted extenders, coaching, and Aledade tools to drive successful clinical outcomes across your portfolio.
- Team Leadership:
Lead, coach, and manage a team of Medical Directors and Clinical Directors, setting clear performance goals tied to Performance Excellence clinical outcomes across all contracts within the collective portfolio. Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and development planning for direct reports. Strategically align the team with Aledade's national Enterprise strategy leadership on Performance Excellence clinical drivers of shared savings, consistent with the Aledade Annual Operating Plan — including Risk and Hypertensive-based initiatives and the launch of newly signed practices.
- Resource Deployment & Market Coordination:
In coordination with Executive Directors, account leads, VPs, Enterprise Partnerships, and the SVP of Strategic Initiatives, translate clinical strategy goals into team assignments and deploy resources — including clinical and medical directors’ coaching capacity and Aledade tools — across the portfolios managed by direct reports. Own escalation and troubleshooting when a Medical Director or Clinical Director needs additional support to drive successful clinical outcomes in their assigned portfolio.
- Talent Development & Clinical Bench Strength:
Recruit, onboard, and develop Medical Directors and Clinical Directors, building a strong clinical leadership bench across the Enterprise team. Mentor direct reports on serving as thought partners to VPs, Enterprise Partnerships and the SVP of Strategic Initiatives, and on championing clinical strategy within growth, local policy, and other market-level initiatives. Ensure direct reports serving as ACO Medical Directors are equipped and supported in that responsibility.
- Represent the Clinical Voice:
In coordination with Aledade's Chief Medical Director, serve on strategic workgroups or committees shaping Aledade's clinical performance strategy across the company. Represent the perspective and needs of the Medical Director/Clinical Director team in these forums, and translate outcomes back to the team as leadership, insight, and piloting opportunities that enhance Aledade's clinical resources and initiatives.
- Adapt to evolving organizational needs and priorities by taking on additional clinical leadership responsibilities as necessary, including representing the team in cross-functional or company-wide initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Doctorate in Medicine (MD or DO)
- Additional Training: residency in an adult primary care specialty (family medicine, general internal medicine, geriatric medicine, combined internal medicine/peds)
- 2+ years of experience directly managing and developing physician or clinical leaders (e.g., Medical Directors, Clinical Directors)
- 2+ years of direct clinical (patient care) experience, with consideration given to quality improvement activities, participation in cost containment initiatives and other population health experiences
- 5+ years of experience working in partnership with hospitals and health systems as a medical director or clinical strategy lead.
- Board Certified in their speciality (ABFM, etc)
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate activities to consistently meet deadlines and expectations within Market(s) of responsibility
- Ability to span from high level strategy to tactical work required to deliver results within market portfolio assignments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, and team-building skills.
- Familiarity with process mapping and work-flow analysis tools.
- Excellent computer skills and willingness to learn additional software applications.
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
- Extensive use of computers and keyboard.
- Occasional walking and lifting may be required.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, as needed
Who We Are:
Aledade PBC, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of health plans, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place.
What Does This Mean for You?
At Aledade PBC, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission.
In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:
Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles
Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners
Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year)
Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays
12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service
Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program
401(k) with up to 4% match
Stock options
And much more!
At Aledade PBC, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
