Medical Director โ Pediatrics (Remote)Overview
We are seeking an experienced physician leader for a Medical Director โ Pediatrics opportunity with a nationally recognized healthcare organization. This position is responsible for providing clinical leadership, quality oversight, medical policy guidance, provider engagement, peer review activities, and strategic support for pediatric healthcare services.
The Medical Director will collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective care across a large healthcare network.
This role is ideal for a board-certified pediatric physician with strong leadership experience and a passion for quality improvement, clinical excellence, and healthcare transformation.
What You Will Be Doing
Provide clinical leadership and oversight for pediatric healthcare services
Conduct peer review, quality reviews, and medical necessity evaluations
Support development and implementation of clinical policies, procedures, and guidelines
Partner with operational and clinical leadership to improve provider performance and quality outcomes
Participate in utilization management and clinical governance activities
Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality metrics
Support accreditation, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance patient and provider experience
Provide clinical consultation and physician leadership across multiple business units
Participate in strategic planning and organizational initiatives
What You Must Have
MD or DO
Board Certified in Pediatrics
Active unrestricted medical license
Minimum 10 years of clinical physician experience
Minimum 5 years of physician leadership experience
Experience as a Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer, Department Chair, Service Line Director, or similar leadership role
Experience with peer review, quality improvement, clinical governance, and provider performance management
Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills
Nice to Have
Health plan or managed care experience
Utilization Management experience
Medical Necessity Review experience
Credentialing and provider oversight experience
Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement experience
NCQA, HEDIS, Joint Commission, URAC, or accreditation experience
Population Health experience
Value-Based Care experience
Experience leading multidisciplinary clinical teams
Preferred Backgrounds
Candidates with experience in the following environments are highly encouraged to apply:
Health Plans
Managed Care Organizations
Integrated Delivery Networks
Academic Medical Centers
Pediatric Healthcare Systems
Large Multi-Specialty Medical Groups
Population Health Organizations
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a physician executive who combines strong pediatric clinical expertise with experience in healthcare quality, provider engagement, operational leadership, and strategic planning. This individual will serve as a trusted clinical leader helping drive quality outcomes, provider excellence, and organizational success.
Compensation & Details
$140.00 โ $145.00 per hour
Full-time, 40 hours per week
100% Remote
Long-term contract opportunity
If you would like to apply email your resume to apply
mpalkin@teemagroup.com