Medical Director – Surgery, Orthopedics, or PM&R (Remote)
We are seeking an experienced Medical Director specializing in Surgery, Orthopedics, or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) to join a nationally recognized healthcare organization in a high-impact physician leadership role. This is a fully remote opportunity offering exceptional work-life balance while allowing you to continue practicing clinically.
This position is ideal for physicians who enjoy combining clinical expertise with medical leadership, utilization management, quality improvement, and healthcare operations.
Important Schedule Requirement
To be considered, candidates must maintain active clinical practice in their specialty.
The expected schedule is:
Approximately 75% of time dedicated to Medical Director responsibilities
Approximately 25% of time dedicated to active clinical practice (private practice, locums, hospital work, etc.)
Candidates must be willing and able to maintain active clinical engagement while serving in this role.
Responsibilities
Perform medical necessity reviews and coverage determinations
Provide physician leadership and clinical oversight
Support utilization management and quality improvement initiatives
Participate in peer review and clinical governance activities
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Evaluate provider performance and clinical outcomes
Ensure compliance with evidence-based practice standards
Support organizational quality, regulatory, and accreditation initiatives
Contribute to policy development and clinical program enhancements
Required Qualifications
MD or DO
Board Certified in:
Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Active, unrestricted medical license
Minimum 10 years of clinical practice experience
Minimum 5 years of physician leadership experience
Current or previous experience as:
Medical Director
Associate Medical Director
Chief Medical Officer
Department Chair
Service Line Director
Similar physician executive leadership role
Ability to maintain active clinical practice while serving as Medical Director
Preferred Qualifications
Utilization Management (UM)
Medical Necessity Review
Quality Improvement
Peer Review
Clinical Governance
Provider Performance Management
Managed Care or Health Plan experience
NCQA, HEDIS, Joint Commission, or URAC experience
Ideal Background
Candidates from the following environments are strongly encouraged to apply:
Health Plans
Managed Care Organizations
Academic Medical Centers
Integrated Delivery Networks
Population Health Organizations
Large Healthcare Systems
Multi-Specialty Physician Groups
Why Apply?
Fully Remote
High-Visibility Physician Leadership Position
Competitive Compensation
Strong Organizational Support
Opportunity to Influence Clinical Quality and Patient Outcomes
Work with a Respected National Healthcare Organization
Fast Interview Process
This is an urgent, high-priority search. Qualified physician leaders with Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, or PM&R backgrounds are encouraged to apply immediately.
Email your resume
mpalkin@teemagroup.com