Executive Medical Director -South Region

Munson Healthcare•Cadillac, MI

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position covers the south region and is .4 Admin and .6 Clinical. It involves demonstrating advanced expertise in ambulatory practice operations and leading the adoption of evidence-based, multidisciplinary care models aligned with the latest clinical standards. The role drives physician network quality, cost management, and performance initiatives, ensuring efficient, ethical use of clinical resources and adherence to evidence-based protocols. It also ensures compliance with regulatory, legal, and accreditation standards while advancing safe care practices, care coordination, and continuity across the network. Additionally, the position oversees documentation integrity, revenue capture, budgeting, and financial performance, contributing to physician compensation models, contracting decisions, and risk mitigation strategies. The Executive Medical Director partners across clinical and administrative dyads to execute strategic plans, support growth, and lead quality, patient experience, and operational excellence initiatives. Finally, the role leads, mentors, and evaluates medical directors and clinicians, supporting recruitment, development, performance improvement, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Medical Doctor (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
Board certification in area of clinical expertise or has equivalent qualifications in compliance with medical staff credentialing process.
Active medical license in the State of Michigan (or eligible for licensure)
Minimum of five years of clinical practice
At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience
Proven ability to lead clinical teams across multiple practices
Strong interpersonal, strategic, and communication skills.
Demonstrated success in quality improvement, physician engagement, and healthcare operations.

Nice To Haves

Education in business, management, quality and safety science

Responsibilities

Demonstrates advanced expertise in ambulatory practice operations and leads the adoption of evidence-based, multidisciplinary care models aligned with the latest clinical standards.
Drives physician network quality, cost management, and performance initiatives; ensures efficient, ethical use of clinical resources and adherence to evidence-based protocols.
Ensures compliance with regulatory, legal, and accreditation standards while advancing safe care practices, care coordination, and continuity across the network.
Oversees documentation integrity, revenue capture, budgeting, and financial performance; contributes to physician compensation models, contracting decisions, and risk mitigation strategies.
Partners across clinical and administrative dyads to execute strategic plans, support growth, and lead quality, patient experience, and operational excellence initiatives.
Leads, mentors, and evaluates medical directors and clinicians; supports recruitment, development, performance improvement, and fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.