Remote-to-Hybrid Associate Medical Director (Family Medicine) | Locum-to-Perm | $140/hr | Dallas, TX

Step into a high-impact leadership role where clinical expertise meets population health strategy. We’re seeking a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician to serve as an Associate Medical Director for a managed care organization in Dallas, TX. This is a 13-week locum assignment with a strong pathway to permanent placement, starting fully remote and transitioning to a hybrid model upon conversion to permanent.

In this role, you’ll provide hands-on clinical oversight, guide utilization management decisions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care for members—while influencing policy, quality, and system-wide improvement initiatives.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• $140/hour pay rate

• Comprehensive malpractice coverage

• Fully remote during locums; hybrid upon permanent hire

• Leadership opportunity with real influence on care delivery

• Mission-driven work focused on quality, value-based care

Key Responsibilities

• Review prior authorizations and appeals for medical necessity

• Conduct peer-to-peer reviews to support utilization management

• Provide clinical oversight across utilization, disease, quality, and pharmacy management

• Contribute to medical policies, clinical guidelines, and evidence-based standards

• Analyze provider performance data and support credentialing and compliance reviews

• Assist with fraud, waste, and abuse clinical oversight

• Participate in state and local clinical activities and committees

• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and outcomes

• Support provider and member education and health promotion efforts

Required Qualifications

• Board Certified in Family Medicine

• Active Texas license or willingness to obtain

• Managed care and prior authorization experience

• Familiarity with Texas Medicaid regulations

• Clean malpractice and license history

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills

Additional Notes

• Locum-to-permanent opportunity

• Not open to visa candidates

• Lapsed board certifications not accepted

If you’re passionate about managed care, population health, and making a system-level impact—this role offers the flexibility, compensation, and leadership platform to take your career to the next level in Dallas, TX.