Senior Medical Director

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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Company: Oak Street Health Job Title: Senior Medical Director Location: 8033 A W Florissant Ave, Jennings, MO 63136 Employment Type: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Salary: $275,000 - $290,000 Role Description The Senior Medical Director joins Oak Street Health at a transformative time for primary care, leading the market transition from fee-for-service to value-based care. Partnering directly with the Regional Vice President, this position drives operational and clinical excellence across hospital admissions, quality metrics, patient satisfaction, provider engagement, and medical expense management. To maintain a deep connection to patient care and clinic workflow, the Senior Medical Director practices primary care in health center clinics 2 days per week alongside provider colleagues. This role reports directly to the Executive Medical Director for the region and serves as a key clinical thought partner in refining the overall care model. Core Responsibilities • Medical Director Management & Coaching • Supervise, mentor, and align health center Medical Directors with organizational priorities. • Guide leaders through team management, performance feedback, and resolution of daily operational questions. • Train medical directors on data-driven tools, quality dashboards, and initiatives to keep patients healthy and reduce avoidable hospitalizations. • Instill managed care perspectives into leadership routines and explain provider performance/compensation structures. • Lead the interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and retention of providers across the region. • Physician Leadership Development • Partner with Provider Services to cultivate an internal pipeline of skilled clinical leaders. • Coach providers in problem-solving, communication, conflict resolution, value-based care delivery, and executive collaboration. • Organizational Strategy & Clinical Programs • Represent Oak Street Health to external partners (e.g., health plans, health systems) to build sustainable strategic partnerships. • Serve on cross-functional committees to enhance the care model, including: • Medical & Care Management • Quality Improvement & Utilization Management • Network & Health Plan Management • Documentation & Risk Adjustment • Clinical Compliance & Policy Development • Population Health Leadership • Supervise interdisciplinary Complex Care Teams serving high-need patient populations. • Oversee Transitions Nurses monitoring hospitalized patients and coordinating post-discharge care. • Collaborate with Population Health and Quality teams to innovate care delivery. • Lead documentation and coding compliance, including provider education and chart reviews. • Execute other clinical and operational duties as assigned. Qualifications & Experience • Education & Board Certification: • M.D., or D.O., degree • Physicians must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. • Clinical Experience: Minimum of 5 years in an outpatient primary care setting. • Leadership Experience: Minimum of 3 years as a Medical Director or clinical executive, directly managing a medical group of 20 or more providers. • Domain Expertise: • Demonstrated experience in managed care, value-based care models, and payer-provider alignment. • Proven track record using metrics to analyze cost, quality, and patient sa

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