Medical Director - Diagnostic Radiology -150K or accelerated advancement - California Hospital Medical Center

Vituity • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $275,000 - $900,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Vituity is seeking a Diagnostic Radiology Medical Director for California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. The Medical Director will lead local practice operations and administration while supporting Vituity’s purpose, mission, vision, values, and culture. Responsibilities include developing and executing an annual practice management plan; assuring compliance with Vituity policies and hospital contract requirements; monitoring operational, quality, and financial performance; improving workflows and reimbursement; supporting recruitment, onboarding, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation; and collaborating with hospital leadership, staff, payers, and community partners. The role includes participation in contract negotiations and representation of the practice in hospital and medical staff leadership activities, as applicable.

Qualified candidates may receive an up to $150,000 sign-on bonus or accelerated advancement. The position offers Vituity partnership from day one, with autonomy and local decision-making as well as profit distributions, equity ownership, 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 including partnership income varies by site and may significantly exceed the stated range.

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’s 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

• Interest in working in an academic setting with current residents.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and champion Vituity’s purpose, mission, vision, values, culture, and strategy.
• Ensure compliance with Vituity requirements and policies and communicate them to providers.
• 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 understand and adhere to Vituity policies and fiduciary obligations.
• Foster open communication and transparent decision-making, including annual reviews of administrative stipends and scheduling preferences.
• Understand hospital expectations and uphold 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 and identify opportunities for growth and revenue.
• Understand the yearly budget, financial measures and monitoring systems, and billing and reimbursement issues and systems.
• Improve patient census and billing statistics to optimize practice reimbursement.
• Maintain awareness of and interact with relevant payers, including IPAs, medical groups, foundations, and ACOs associated with the hospital or health system.
• 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 physician competencies and use appropriate metrics for progressive improvement; counsel, suspend, or remove staff from the schedule when necessary and in accordance with policy.
• Participate in contract negotiations with the Regional Director.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with hospital leadership, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members.
• Represent the practice through applicable leadership roles or participation in hospital management, medical staff leadership, committees, and the local community.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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.
• Employee assistance program and travel assistance.
• Student loan refinancing discounts.
• Up to $150,000 sign-on bonus or accelerated advancement for qualified candidates.
• Equity ownership and profit distributions through the partnership model.

What This Job Offers

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