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 the local practice, supporting clinical quality, operational performance, financial stewardship, provider development, and productive relationships with hospital leadership and the community. The position includes an opportunity for a sign-on bonus of up to $150,000 or accelerated advancement.

The Medical Director champions Vituity’s mission, values, culture, policies, and strategy; develops and executes annual practice management plans; leads the local administrative management team; and ensures compliance with hospital contracts and medical staff requirements. The role monitors operational, quality, financial, billing, and reimbursement performance, identifies opportunities to improve workflows and revenue, and participates in contract negotiations with the Regional Director.

The Medical Director also oversees provider recruitment, onboarding, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation, and works with hospital leaders, nursing staff, healthcare teams, committees, and the local community. Candidates must be licensed physicians with an M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school and completion of an accredited residency, maintain hospital medical staff membership and privileges, hold Physician Partnership status, and have at least five years of leadership experience. Candidates interested in working in an academic setting with current residents are preferred.

Vituity describes itself as a 100% physician-owned partnership offering local autonomy and corporate support. The compensation package includes estimated annual base compensation of $275,000–$900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience. Partnership income, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages are additional components and vary by site.

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’s 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, and ensure providers understand and follow Vituity requirements and policies.
• Monitor healthcare and economic trends and assess their potential impact 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 and align responsibilities with practice goals.
• Ensure providers follow Vituity policies, fiduciary obligations, and Partnership Principles, including transparent communication and decision-making.
• Understand hospital expectations and ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Monitor operational and quality metrics and implement initiatives to improve 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 the budget, financial performance measures, billing, and reimbursement systems.
• Improve patient census and billing statistics to optimize practice reimbursement.
• Maintain awareness of and interact with payers, including relevant IPAs, medical groups, foundations, and ACOs.
• Recruit, onboard, and train providers; provide learning, development, and mentoring opportunities to providers and staff.
• Evaluate physicians and PA/NPs under Vituity policies and guidelines; monitor physician competencies and counsel, suspend, or remove staff from the schedule when necessary.
• 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 applicable hospital leadership roles, committees, medical staff activities, and local community participation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including profit distribution.
• Superior health plan options.
• Dental, vision, HSA, life, and AD&D coverage.
• Partnership compensation model with K-1 tax status and potential tax deductions.
• 401(k) plan.
• Eligibility for annual profit distribution or yearly cash bonus.
• EAP and travel assistance.
• Student loan refinancing discounts.
• Up to $150,000 sign-on bonus or accelerated advancement.

What This Job Offers

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