Regional Medical Director - Houston Market

Serving over 600,000 patients across the country, NeueHealth is committed to delivering high-quality, coordinated care to all populations through its 60+ owned clinics (Centrum Health and Premier Medical) and partnerships with 2,000+ primary care providers. With a strong focus on developing longstanding relationships with each patient we serve, we continue to drive growth and success in delivering a seamless, more coordinated care experience for all populations.

⚕️ Value-Based Care Model
🏥 Over 20 clinic locations in Texas
🩺 Dedicated Medical Assistant and additional clinic support team
📆 Monday – Friday schedule (some clinics have extended hours)
💲 Guaranteed base salary with annual bonus program
💲 401K with company matching
⚠️ Sign-On Bonus eligible

JOB SUMMARY:

The Regional Medical Director for Centrum Health reports to the Chief Medical Officer for primary care and is a physician leader who oversees and improves the quality of care, manages medical staff, and develops/implement policies and procedures for a product line or within a primary care setting for a region of clinics. They also lead in areas like quality improvement, care coordination, and population health management.

The role will be hybrid consisting of clinical medical leadership and direct patient care. Some travel in the market will be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management: Supervise medical providers in a region, mentor them, and ensure their priorities align with the organization's. This includes supporting their teams, addressing questions, and communicating updates and business goals.
• Quality Improvement: Implement initiatives to improve quality outcomes, monitor quality dashboards, and address gaps in care.
• Care Coordination: Develop and implement protocols for seamless transitions of care between primary care and specialists.
• Population Health: Develop and implement programs and strategies to improve the health of a specific population, often focusing on chronic conditions and preventative care.
• Collaboration: Lead communication with stakeholders, gather input from medical providers, and keep leaders informed about care models and programs.
• Physician Leadership Development: Develop leadership skills in providers through mentoring and coaching.
• Managed Care: Understand and communicate managed care prospects to medical providers.
• Provider Experience: Assist in hiring and retaining providers.
• Data Analysis: Use data to drive clinical strategy and program redesign.
• Policy Development: Contribute to the development of clinical policies and procedures.
• Patient Care: Will provide direct care to clinic patients on a part-time basis.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Active medical license in Texas and ability to obtain additional licenses as required. Board certified or Board eligible preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in primary care, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Extensive experience in integrated care models, value-based care, and population health management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of virtual healthcare delivery systems, telehealth regulations, and digital health technologies.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse, multi-state workforce.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage diverse stakeholders nationwide.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. healthcare regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in healthcare clinic or value-based setting.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong leadership and team management skills with a focus on staff development.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to manage office operations efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with staff, patients, and vendors.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with administrative systems.
• Ability to manage time effectively and maintain flexibility in a dynamic environment.