Diagnostic Rad Med Director - 150K or accelerated advancement

MedAmerica • Long Beach, CA

8d • $275,000 - $900,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Vituity is seeking a Diagnostic Radiology Medical Director for MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center in Long Beach, California. The role combines physician leadership with oversight of practice operations, finances, quality, recruitment, provider development, and relationships with hospital leadership. Qualified candidates may receive up to a $150,000 sign-on bonus or accelerated advancement.

The Medical Director will lead the local administrative management team and execute an annual practice management plan aligned with Vituity’s mission, strategy, policies, and partnership principles. The role includes monitoring healthcare and economic trends, operational and quality measures, budgets, billing and reimbursement, and financial performance; improving workflows and revenue; and ensuring compliance with hospital contracts and Vituity requirements. The director will also recruit, onboard, train, evaluate, mentor, and support providers, participate in contract negotiations with the Regional Director, and represent the practice in hospital and community leadership settings.

Vituity describes itself as a 100% physician-owned partnership offering local autonomy and support from a national network. Physician partners participate in profit distributions and equity ownership, with K-1 tax advantages. Estimated annual base compensation is $275,000–$900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience; total compensation with partnership income may exceed that range.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school and completion of residency through an accredited residency program.
• Maintain membership and privileges on the hospital medical staff and comply with its bylaws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Vituity Physician Partnership status.
• Five or more years of experience in a leadership role.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior clinical skills.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to motivate a team.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals and across multiple locations.
• Relationship-building skills.
• Technical skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting and finance.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates interested in working in an academic setting with current residents are desired.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and promote Vituity’s purpose, mission, vision, values, culture, and strategy, and ensure providers understand and follow applicable requirements and policies.
• Monitor healthcare and economic trends and assess their potential effects on the practice and local region.
• Develop and execute an annual practice management plan with clear goals and objectives.
• Lead the local administrative management team, selecting team members and aligning responsibilities with practice goals.
• Ensure adherence to Vituity policies, fiduciary obligations, hospital expectations, and contract terms.
• Promote open communication and transparent decision-making, including annual reviews of administrative stipends and scheduling preferences.
• Monitor operational and quality metrics and implement initiatives to improve practice performance.
• Assess and improve operational processes using technology and best practices to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
• Monitor site financial performance, identify growth and revenue opportunities, and understand budgets, financial measures, billing, and reimbursement systems.
• Improve patient census and billing statistics to optimize reimbursement.
• Maintain awareness of and interact with payers and related organizations associated with the hospital or health system.
• Recruit, onboard, and train providers to ensure the practice is appropriately staffed.
• Provide learning, development, and mentoring opportunities for providers and staff.
• Evaluate physicians and PA/NPs in accordance with Vituity policies and guidelines; monitor physician competencies and counsel, suspend, or remove staff from the schedule as appropriate.
• Participate in contract negotiations with the Regional Director.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with hospital leadership, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members.
• Represent the practice through hospital leadership roles, committees, medical staff activities, and participation in the local community, as applicable.

Benefits

• Superior health plan options.
• Dental, vision, HSA, life, and AD&D coverage.
• K-1 partnership pay structure with high tax deductions.
• 401(k) plan with tax reduction and faster balance growth.
• Eligible for annual profit distribution/yearly cash bonus.
• EAP and travel assistance.
• Student loan refinancing discounts.
• Profit distributions and equity ownership through the partnership model.
• Up to $150,000 sign-on bonus or accelerated advancement for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree