Help shape the future of accountable care with TeamHealth! We are seeking an accomplished physician executive to serve as ACO national medical director; a highly visible leadership role focused on driving the growth and expansion of innovative post-acute care Accountable Care Organization initiatives. This unique opportunity combines leadership of a high-performing ACO helping to develop and expand a new ACO platform supporting physician groups, post-acute care organizations, and healthcare partners.
Working closely with executive leadership and key stakeholders, you will serve as a physician strategist and ambassador focused on growth, network development, and accountable care success. This position is primarily strategic and administrative in nature and offers a chance to influence the future of value-based healthcare on a national scale.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership- Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute ACO growth strategies
- Support the expansion and market development of post-acute care ACO initiatives
- Provide physician perspective on accountable care, population health, and value-based reimbursement models
- Evaluate healthcare trends, market opportunities, regulatory changes, and partnerships
- Support organizational planning and long-term growth objectives
Business Development & Network Growth- Partner with business development leadership to identify and cultivate new ACO participants and strategic relationships
- Participate in executive presentations and stakeholder meetings
- Serve as the physician representative for prospective physician groups, healthcare organizations, and post-acute operators
- Assist with participant onboarding, due diligence, and network expansion efforts
- Represent the organization at conferences, industry events, and value-based care forums
Executive Relationship Management- Develop trusted relationships with physician leaders, healthcare executives, and strategic partners
- Serve as a physician ambassador for ACO programs and value-based care initiatives
- Support initiatives that strengthen participation and alignment
- Facilitate collaboration among physician groups, healthcare organizations, and post-acute care clinicians
Value-Based Care Strategy- Provide subject matter expertise in MSSP, accountable care, population health, and risk-based reimbursement models
- Collaborate with internal teams to improve outcomes and performance
- Interpret healthcare performance data and communicate insights to internal and external stakeholders
- Support initiatives focused on improving care coordination, reducing unnecessary utilization, and enhancing beneficiary outcomes
QualificationsRequired- MD or DO degree
- Active, unrestricted medical license
- Board certification in IM, FM, or related specialty
- Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience
- Minimum of 5 years of physician leadership experience
- Experience in value-based care, ACOs, population health, post-acute care, or risk-based reimbursement models
- Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills
- Exceptional communication and presentation abilities
Preferred- Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) experience
- Post-acute care leadership experience
- Population health management expertise
- Experience supporting healthcare growth or network development
- MBA, MHA, MPH, or similar advanced degree
Position Details- Remote U.S.-based position
- National scope and responsibility
- Approximately 20% travel
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