The Regional Medical Director (RMD) is the clinical leader for an assigned portfolio of Aledade markets and serves as the Market’s primary clinical translator. Lead and drive Performance Excellence clinical outcomes across all Market contracts within your portfolio. Strategically align and coordinate with Market Leadership on Performance Excellence clinical drivers of shared savings aligned with the Aledade Annual Operating Plan, 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 the Market ED, align on goals and objectives and deploy resources including but not limited to clinical coaching, and Aledade tools to drive successful clinical outcomes across the market.
Primary Duties:
Serve as your Market’s Clinical Champion
Understand, communicate and champion Aledade’s commitment and strategy towards VBC-performance through clinical workflows that drive performance in initiatives including but not limited to risk and hypertension among partner practices and clinicians; influencing best practices and optimized clinical workflows that complement the practice transformation efforts of the market
Serve as a thought partner with Market Executive Director, sharing accountability with other market-based colleagues and championing clinical strategy in terms of initiatives related to growth, local policy, and other initiatives as deemed essential to market operations including but not limited to serving as ACO Medical Director for applicable ACOs
Represent the Clinical Voice
In coordination with Aledade’s National Medical Director, serve on strategic workgroups or committees to participate in Aledade's clinical performance strategies across the company infrastructure, providing leadership, insight, and piloting opportunities to enhance and grow Aledade's clinical resources and initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Resident of Arizona or New Mexico
- 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)
- 5+ years of direct clinical (patient care) experience, with consideration given to quality improvement activities, participation in cost containment initiatives and other population health experiences
- 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:
- A history of direct clinical experience, with consideration given to quality improvement activities, participation in cost containment initiatives and other population health experiences
- Experience within clinical program development and improvement, analytical problem solving, and project management
- You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining focus on key goals
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting for prolonged periods of time. Extensive use of computers and keyboard. Occasional walking and lifting may be required.
- Ability to travel regularly within the Arizona and New Mexico region (up to 50%)
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.
