Medical Director, Population Health – Clinical Governance

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. Serve as physician leader responsible for clinical review and approval of population health program processes requiring senior clinical sign-off .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in population health management, clinical oversight, and quality performance standards, with a strong focus on evidence-based medicine and interdisciplinary collaboration. Possesses a solid foundation in clinical informatics and the ability to integrate health equity into care models.

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MD Or DO DegreeBoard Certification In Internal MedicinePopulation Health ExperienceClinical Informatics ExposureStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical ReviewChronic Condition ManagementPreventive CareQuality Performance StandardsEvidence-Based MedicineData-Driven EnvironmentsClinical Documentation StandardsAudit ParticipationCorrective Action PlanningHealth Equity Integration

Soft Skills

Collaborative LeadershipHigh Emotional IntelligencePractical Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Decision-Support ToolsDigital Health Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Active U.S. Medical LicenseBoard Certification In Family MedicineBoard Certification In Geriatrics

Industry Keywords

NCQA StandardsValue-Based CareMedicare AdvantageMedicaid PopulationsInterdisciplinary Care Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as physician leader responsible for clinical review and approval of population health program processes requiring senior clinical sign-off
Support readiness for NCQA and other accreditation standards
Participate in audits, quality reviews, and corrective action planning
Integrate health equity and quality performance standards into care models
Provide clinical oversight for chronic condition management, preventive care, and high-risk population programs
Ensure consistent clinical standards and documentation practices across programs
Support clinical integrity of diabetes prevention, weight management, and other evidence-based initiatives
Review and guide clinical content for nurses, coaches, and care teams
Ensure member-facing and clinician-facing materials align with national guidelines
Standardize clinical approaches and strengthen fidelity to best practices
Partner with Clinical and Pharmacy Informatics teams on code sets, rules logic, and decision-support tools
Provide physician input into clinical data elements, documentation standards, and reporting logic
Collaborate with Product, Data Science, Quality, and Operations teams
Incorporate clinical input into program design, product enhancements, and member communication strategies
Participate in selected client discussions and support RFPs and proposals with clinical input

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics
Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license
Minimum 5 years of post residency clinical experience
2–4 years of experience in population health, care management, health plan, ACO, CIN, or value based care environment
Experience supporting NCQA aligned programs or quality performance initiatives preferred
Experience working with interdisciplinary care management or coaching teams preferred
Exposure to clinical informatics or digital health tools preferred
Experience with Medicare Advantage or Medicaid populations preferred
Strong understanding of population health, preventive care, and value based care models
Experience applying evidence based medicine in care management or non bedside clinical programs
Comfortable working in cross functional, data driven environments
Collaborative and practical physician leader with strong communication skills
High emotional intelligence and ability to balance clinical rigor with operational realities

Benefits

Comp & perks

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