Medical Director

• Medical Director
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Work Setting: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $200,000 to $220,000 per year
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Summary

The Medical Director will serve as a physician resource for the clinical team, offering guidance on treatment decisions, professional standards, and the management of challenging patient cases. Much of the work involves communicating with providers, reviewing clinical concerns, and helping ensure medical decisions are supported by appropriate documentation and established care guidelines.

This position is suited to a physician who has experience working alongside other healthcare professionals and understands how to provide direction without losing sight of day-to-day patient care. The Medical Director will also assist with provider development and clinical performance review within the responsibilities assigned to the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical consultation to physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Assist with reviewing difficult cases and treatment recommendations.
• Establish clear expectations for medical practice and clinical conduct.
• Participate in provider orientation, mentoring, and professional development as assigned.
• Review clinical performance concerns and recommend appropriate follow-up.
• Help resolve issues involving medical judgment or treatment consistency.
• Contribute to medical staff meetings and clinical policy discussions.

Requirements

• Current MD or DO qualification.
• Unrestricted medical license in the applicable state.
• Completed residency training in an appropriate specialty.
• Relevant experience providing direct patient care.
• Knowledge of healthcare documentation, clinical oversight, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to communicate clinical expectations clearly.
• Preferred: Prior responsibility for medical operations or departmental oversight.
• Experience developing clinical workflows.
• Familiarity with quality improvement and provider performance review.