Medical Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee, provide medical guidance, and support for WellSky’s clinical management in acute, emergency department, and post-acute care solutions and programs.

• Offer expertise and leadership in managing medical care and coordinating activities for acute and post-acute care services.

• Spearhead enhancements of post-acute clinical programs by directing strategy, design, and implementation efforts.

• Conduct timely expert medical reviews for acute (ED) and post-acute care services (SNF, IRF, LTACH, HH).

• Deliver clinical opinions concerning medical services undergoing review, including post-decision evaluations.

• Be accessible for escalations from nursing teams.

• Document findings, actions, and outcomes from clinical reviews in accordance with policy, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

• Provide guidance on the clinical operational components of ED, acute, and post-acute care programs.

• Collaborate with acute ED providers to facilitate and support care transitions.

• Identify and cultivate innovative opportunities to enhance effectiveness and quality.

• Create educational and training materials and address any issues that arise.

• Participate in client Joint Oversight Committees (JOCs) or partner/stakeholder meetings as necessary.

• Undertake other assigned job duties as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctoral degree in a relevant medical discipline.

• Minimum of 6-8 years of pertinent work experience.

• Active, unrestricted medical license (MD or DO).

• Board certification in a related specialty, ideally in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or General Surgery.

• Willingness to travel up to 10% based on business requirements.

• Availability to work additional or irregular hours as necessary.

• Must adhere to applicable security policies and procedures to protect company and client information.

• Ability to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods.

• Candidates for U.S.-based positions with WellSky must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Certain client-facing roles may require compliance with relevant requirements, including immunizations and occupational health mandates.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, including Rx, dental, and vision coverage.

• Mental health support available through Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Generous paid time off policy.

• 13 paid holidays annually.

• 100% vested 401(K) retirement plans.

• Educational assistance of up to $2500 per year.