Medical Director (MD) (Defined Term)

We have an opportunity to join the Alliance as the Medical Director (MD). This is a hybrid position with the expectation to work in our service area(s) 2-3 days per month. The Alliance service area includes Santa Cruz, Monterey, Merced, San Benito, and Mariposa counties. 

This is a Defined Term position, which is designated by the Alliance and is a position of limited duration. Defined Term employees are usually hired to work in a specific department on specific long-term project work until the work is completed or to a specific end date not to exceed December 31, 2026. This is a Defined Term and fully benefited position.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, this position:

• Provides clinical leadership within one or more of the Health Services functional areas, such as Utilization Management, Quality Improvement and Population Health, Pharmacy, Care Management, and Enhanced Health Services
• Develops and improves relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the professional medical community, and maintains and enhances communications with similar Health Plan organizations
• Participates in all aspects of regulatory compliance related to Health Services functions 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE 

• Enjoys a fast-paced, demanding environment that requires critical thinking to develop and implement effective solutions in a timely manner 
• Is dedicated to providing strategic clinical leadership for Medicaid populations, ensuring high‑quality, equitable care while integrating social determinants of health into program and policy decisions
• Works with a broad and diverse group of stakeholders to problem-solve and build innovative programs
• Brings pediatric expertise, including experience with well‑child visits, developmental screenings, immunization schedules, family-centered preventive care and whole child model of care
• Has the latitude to think broadly, make operational and strategic decisions, and oversee the implementation and continuous process improvement related to key internal and external priorities
• Leverages clinical informatics experience to interpret data, guide program design, and support technology-enabled care delivery

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To read the full position description and list of requirements, click here. 

• Knowledge of:
  • The methods of designing, operationalizing, evaluating, and iterating workflows and programs 
  • Data collection and management practices, as related to utilization and quality of medical care
  • The principles and practices of program development and project management
  • Applying and promoting change management principles 
  • The Managed care, Medi-Cal, Medicaid, and Medicare programs and healthcare regulatory processes
• Ability to:
  • Independently navigate complex systems to effectively and efficiently implement new programs in a timely manner
  • Communicate clearly and consistently and work collaboratively with stakeholders and partners, such as patients, community-based organizations, and healthcare providers
  • Evaluate, qualitatively and quantitatively, a broad variety of programs and processes and use these evaluations to ensure ongoing quality improvement
  • Analyze issues and think critically to ensure success in leading system change, make informed operational and strategic decisions, and oversee implementation and continuous process improvement related to key internal and external priorities 
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, organize work, and achieve goals and timelines
• Education and Experience:
  • Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from an accredited medical school and a current active and unrestricted license to practice medicine issued by the State of California, Board certification in a specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties, and a minimum of three years of experience working in medical programs administration, including experience with the peer review process; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be qualifying.

OTHER INFORMATION

• We are in a hybrid work environment, and we anticipate that the interview process will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams.
• While some staff may work full telecommuting schedules, attendance at quarterly company-wide events or department meetings will be expected.
• In-office or in-community presence may be required for some positions and is dependent on business need. Details about this can be reviewed during the interview process.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The hiring ranges below represent a good‑faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role upon hire and are not the full compensation ranges. Employees typically have opportunities for growth within the full compensation range over time based on performance and merit. Final compensation will be determined by our compensation philosophy, analysis of the selected candidate's qualifications (direct or transferable experience related to the position, education, or training), as well as other factors (internal equity, market factors, and geographic location).

The applicable salary ranges are based on work location and are aligned to a zone according to the cost of labor in your area. All ranges are subject to change in the future. We are happy to provide the full compensation range for the role, answer any questions that you have, or share the applicable pay zone for your location if it’s not one of the typical areas included below. You can reach out to careers@thealliance.health, and a member from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.

Typical areas in Zone 1: Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties, Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Diego areas

Typical areas in Zone 2: Mariposa and Merced Counties, Fresno area, Bakersfield, Eastern California, San Luis Obispo area, and the Central Valley (except Sacramento)