Medical Director

Company Overview :

Upward Health is an in-home, multidisciplinary medical group providing 24 / 7 whole-person care. Our clinical team treats physical, behavioral, and social health needs when and where a patient needs help. Everyone on our team from our doctors, nurses, and Care Specialists to our HR, Technology, and Business Services staff are driven by a desire to improve the lives of our patients. We are able to treat a wide range of needs – everything from addressing poorly controlled blood sugar to combatting anxiety to accessing medically tailored meals – because we know that health requires care for the whole person. It’s no wonder 98% of patients report being fully satisfied with Upward Health!

Job Title & Role Description :

The Medical Director will partner with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to deliver innovative and high-quality care in the home and community for high-need, high-risk, high-utilizing patients. Job requires a leader with a proven track record of innovation, achievement of measurable goals, and exceptional clinical competencies. The candidate has a proactive role in the marketplace and with our patients : delivering care directly and providing clinical oversight to the members of our Interdisciplinary Care Team. The ideal candidate must be flexible and willing to work in a high growth, fast paced company where the scope of services and protocols will evolve. This is a dynamic environment requiring flexibility, dedication, and commitment to improve care for underserved populations.   The role is primariy remote, but residence in the state of interest is preferred.

Skills Required :

• Doctor of Medicine degree from a recognized medical school program
• Must possess a current, unrestricted medical license in the State(s) of interest
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or in related primary / speciality care
• Minimum three years of experience practicing in a direct patient care environment
• Previous medical leadership and teaching experience preferred
• Expertise in of population-based medicine and quality improvement principles
• Experience with managing patient with complex needs, included behavioral health and substance use diagnoses
• Strong healthcare management acumen, including working knowledge of current U. S. payer and provider landscape
• Must be able to positively interact with other clinicians, senior management, patients and their families, and all levels of medical and non-medical professionals
• The high sense of urgency and can-do attitude required
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills - will proactively and thoroughly communicate with other members of the team and seek input and guidance to solve tough problems
• Technical acumen with EMR system (Athena experience a plus)

Key Behaviors :

Proactive Leadership :

Collaboration :

Flexibility and Adaptability :

Accountability :

Empathy :

Effective Communicator :

Patient-Centered Approach :

Competencies : Clinical Expertise :

Leadership :

Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking :

Interdisciplinary Collaboration :

Healthcare System Knowledge :

Quality Improvement :

Technology Proficiency :

Stakeholder Engagement :

Upward Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.

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