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Regional Medical Director – Wellmed Medical Group – San Antonio, Tx

8+ years
Not Disclosed
10 April 16, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MBA/MHA Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 


Job Title: Regional Medical Director – WellMed Medical Group – San Antonio, TX

Requisition Number: 2280364
Job Category: Medical & Clinical Operations
Primary Location: San Antonio, TX, US

Position Overview:
WellMed, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Regional Medical Director to join our team in San Antonio, TX. As part of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will play a key role in advancing healthcare delivery through clinical excellence, leadership, and strategic initiatives. This role focuses primarily on administrative and leadership responsibilities, with minimal clinical involvement.

Clinical/Administrative Ratio:

  • 0-10% Clinical

  • 90-100% Administrative/Leadership

Scope of Leadership:

  • Regional scope

  • Manages 2+ Medical Directors

  • May include P&L responsibility


Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and manage the market leadership team to implement key deliverables.

  • Develop and maintain collegial relationships with both employed and contracted physicians.

  • Ensure alignment of processes with the business model and implement market-specific initiatives.

  • Lead quality improvement activities to enhance care delivery and outcomes.

  • Mentor and manage Medical Directors and Associate Medical Directors; conduct annual evaluations.

  • Serve on relevant committees and collaborate with market operations, growth, and provider relations teams.

  • Support physician practice acquisitions and clinic integration efforts.

  • Partner with the Clinical Affordability team on innovative care models.

  • Communicate clinical goals to foster unity and improve performance.

  • Uphold organizational values: relationships, performance, compassion, integrity, innovation, inclusion.

  • Collaborate with market president and operations to meet financial targets.


Required Qualifications:

  • M.D. or D.O. with current board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (ABMS or ABOS)

  • Active and unrestricted medical license in applicable state(s) or ability to obtain within 4 months

  • Valid DEA license


Preferred Qualifications:

  • MBA or MHA preferred


Experience:

  • 8+ years of clinician leadership/management

  • Experience in a matrixed organization

  • Proven success managing high-performing medical directors

  • 10+ years clinical practice (preferred)

  • Deep understanding of Medicare Advantage and coordinated care models


Skills & Abilities:

  • Willingness to travel regionally

  • Credentialing eligibility

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

  • In-depth knowledge of clinical processes, revenue cycle, compensation models, and managed care concepts

  • Strong data analysis and action plan implementation skills

  • Effective in change management, conflict resolution, and mentorship

  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication

  • Spanish fluency is a plus


Compensation:

  • Salary Range: $343,500 to $516,500 per year (Total Cash Compensation at Target)

  • Actual pay is based on factors such as education, experience, performance metrics, and market conditions

  • Benefits include comprehensive health plans, incentive programs, 401(k) contributions, equity stock options, and more


Equal Opportunity Statement:
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Drug-Free Workplace:
Candidates must pass a drug test prior to beginning employment.