Regional Chief Medical Officer – Kidney Care

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide medical leadership and oversight across around 50 kidney care centers in the assigned region.

• Own the regional clinical quality, performance, and overall cost of care metrics; track performance and propel enhancements through actionable plans.

• Review provider documentation, perform structured chart audits, offer feedback on documentation, and mentor Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs).

• Facilitate complex case reviews and offer clinical consultation for escalated issues.

• Spearhead performance improvement and quality initiatives alongside regional operations and clinical leadership.

• Assist in the creation of clinical guidelines, protocols, and best practices.

• Conduct quarterly on-site clinic visits, which include patient interactions, throughout the region.

• Collaborate with nephrologists to ensure alignment on shared patients, care plans, and quality objectives.

• Act as the physician point of contact for partner nephrologists and clinical leadership.

• Step in for providers as a last resort during extended PTO or absences.

• Participate in the recruitment and selection of NPs and PAs.

• Provide clinical performance insights and assistance for new or underperforming providers.

• Develop and deliver training for providers related to dialysis and kidney care.

• Maintain regular office hours and conduct one-on-one meetings with 10–15 providers.

• Ensure adherence to Medicare/Medicaid requirements, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and other relevant healthcare regulations.

• Disclose and manage external roles in line with conflict-of-interest and compliance policies.

• Work approximately two days per week without a dedicated patient panel, compatible with ongoing nephrology practice and other responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution.

• Board Certification in Nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (or equivalent).

• Active, unrestricted medical license in good standing in all states where the RCMO will engage in patient visits or clinical oversight (or ability to obtain within 90 days).

• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration for controlled substances.

• At least 5 years of clinical experience as a practicing nephrologist.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical leadership or at the director level.

• Experience in caring for patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease, including those receiving in-center dialysis.

• Proven experience working within a business environment and the ability to achieve both business and clinical objectives.

• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare or other Federal Health Care Programs.

• Demonstrated effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to kidney care centers within the region.

• Ability to disclose and manage external professional roles in accordance with conflict-of-interest requirements.

• Experience with value-based care models and quality metrics (preferred).

• Background as a dialysis facility medical director or involvement in nephrology joint ventures (preferred).

• Experience in home-based or facility-based medical care (preferred).

• Previous experience in multi-site or multi-state healthcare leadership (preferred).

• Must disclose any current or future need for employment-based immigration sponsorship prior to an offer being made.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance bonus opportunities linked to regional clinical quality and overall cost of care metrics.

• Eligibility for participation in a value-based shared savings program.

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement.

• Malpractice insurance coverage provided by Ennoble Care for services rendered in this role.

• Benefits eligibility according to Company policy for part-time positions.

• Potential to transition to a full-time role as the partnership expands.

• Paid sick leave.

• 401(k) plan with up to a 3% company match.

• Referral program.

• Payactiv pay-on-demand.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and supplementary benefits including life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, accident coverage, critical illness, and hospital indemnity (for full-time employees).

• Paid time off (for full-time employees).

• Paid office holidays (for full-time employees).