Senior Medical Director

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

The Senior Medical Director will join Oak Street Health at a critical time in the history of our company and of primary care. The opportunity for impact is large and growing, with Oak Street Health leading the transition from fee‑for‑service to value‑based care.

Core Responsibilities

• Medical Director Management & Coaching – Lead and mentor health center Medical Directors in the region, supervising their priorities, providing guidance, and communicating updates and business priorities. Responsibilities include:
  • Assisting with constructive feedback to providers to improve performance.
  • Helping medical directors master data‑driven tools and practices to keep patients well and out of the hospital.
  • Reviewing quality dashboards with medical directors and implementing initiatives to improve quality outcomes.
  • Providing a managed care perspective to medical directors as they lead their teams.
  • Understanding and communicating provider performance and compensation plans.
  • Interviewing, hiring, and retaining providers throughout the region.
• Physician Leadership Development – Develop physician leadership in providers throughout the market, with support from Provider Services. Develop a pipeline of internal clinical leaders skilled in problem solving, communication, conflict resolution, value‑based care delivery, and collaboration with clinicians and executives.
• Support Organizational Strategy – Provide input into organizational‑wide projects and join committees for clinical programs to support the enhancement of the care model, including:
  • Medical Management
  • Care Management
  • Quality Improvement
  • Utilization Management
  • Network Management
  • Health Plan Management
  • Documentation/Risk Adjustment
  • Clinical Compliance & Policy Development
• Population Health – As part of the Population Health program at Oak Street Health, supervise:
  • The interdisciplinary Complex Care Teams focused on highest‑need patients.
  • The Transitions Nurses who track hospitalized patients and coordinate post‑discharge care.
  • Partner with the population health and quality teams to advance the care model.
  • Participate in documentation and coding activities, including provider education and review sessions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What are we looking for?

• M.D./D.O./DNP graduates with license in good standing, no restrictions, and board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. DNPs should be certified in a primary‑care domain. Fellowship training in Geriatrics and/or other professional degrees (e.g., M.B.A., J.D., M.P.H.) welcome but not required.
• Typically 10+ years of experience; at least 5 years in outpatient practice and 3 years in a physician management role or as a medical director managing a group of 20 or more providers.
• Extensive experience in clinical leadership roles, coaching physicians, and leading diverse teams.
• Experience with managed care and/or value‑based practice and familiarity with payer‑provider collaboration.
• Experience using a metrics‑driven approach to analyze cost, quality, and satisfaction data to drive clinical strategy and program redesign.
• Excited by developing and implementing new processes, self‑aware, confident in leadership skills, and eager to share those with a fast‑growing, passionate team.
• Understanding of managed care basics and the role of population health in delivering high‑value care.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and stay committed to the patient population.
• Comfort with ambiguity and a strong desire for problem solving.

Hours and Compensation

• Anticipated weekly hours: 40
• Time type: Full time
• Pay range: $184,112.00 – $396,550.00 (base salary depends on experience, education, geography, and other factors)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources for full‑time employees.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.