Medical Director - Diagnostic Radiology

MedAmerica•Long Beach, CA

4d•$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 leads local practice operations and administration while advancing Vituity’s mission, values, and culture. The Medical Director oversees compliance, clinical quality, operational performance, financial results, provider recruitment and development, and relationships with hospital leadership and the wider community. Qualified candidates may receive up to a $150,000 sign-on bonus or accelerated advancement. The position includes a physician partnership model with local autonomy, equity ownership, profit distributions, and K-1 tax advantages. Estimated annual base compensation is $275,000–$900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience; total compensation may vary and may significantly exceed the stated range through partnership income.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school.
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.
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, including the 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

Interest in working in an academic setting with current residents.

Responsibilities

Communicate and champion Vituity’s purpose, mission, vision, values, culture, and strategy, ensuring understanding and alignment.
Ensure compliance with Vituity requirements, policies, and fiduciary obligations, and communicate requirements to providers.
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 site's administrative management team, selecting members and aligning responsibilities with practice goals.
Uphold hospital expectations and compliance with contract terms.
Monitor operational and quality metrics and implement initiatives to improve performance.
Assess and improve 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, including relevant IPAs, medical groups, foundations, and ACOs.
Recruit, onboard, and train qualified providers.
Provide learning, development, and mentoring opportunities to providers and staff.
Evaluate physicians and PA/NPs in accordance with Vituity policies and guidelines; monitor competencies and counsel, suspend, or remove staff from the schedule as appropriate.
Participate in contract negotiations with the Regional Director.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with hospital leadership, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members.
Represent the practice through appropriate leadership roles and participation in hospital management, medical staff, committees, and the local community.
Foster open communication and transparent decision-making, including annual reviews of administrative stipends and scheduling preferences.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plan options.
Dental insurance.
Vision coverage.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Life and AD&D coverage.
K-1 partnership pay structure with potential tax deductions.
401(k) plan.
Eligibility for annual profit distribution or yearly cash bonus.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Travel assistance.
Student loan refinancing discounts.
Physician partnership benefits, including profit distributions, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages.
Up to $150,000 sign-on bonus or accelerated advancement for qualified candidates.