Medical Director, Value Based Care

Upperline Health•Columbia, MD

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Upperline Health is seeking a Medical Director for the Baltimore market to advance clinical excellence, strengthen provider engagement, and lead clinical value-based care across the market. This role combines direct patient care, clinical leadership, and VBC program management, and partners closely with the central interdisciplinary team, population health, and operations teams. With a patient-centered approach, the Medical Director will see a small panel of their own patients, provide clinical oversight and hands-on coaching to Upperline Plus’ nurse practitioners, identify market opportunities, improve clinical processes, and lead VBC and population health initiatives – all with a focus on optimizing the care model to improve patients’ outcomes and quality of life. The position will be based in the Baltimore area. Approximately 30-50% of time will be spent in the clinic setting.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Board certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Preventative Medicine, or Geriatrics
Active license in Maryland and willing to pursue multi-state licensure if needed
Approximately 5 years of outpatient practice experience, inclusive of caring for adult / senior, high-risk, polychronic, clinically complex patient populations
Clinically practiced in a value-based care model and/or championed programs to improve quality, patient outcomes and reduce risk
Clinical oversight or coaching of other providers
Must reside in market; be willing and able to provide direct care to a small panel of patients and routinely visit clinics and providers within the market

Nice To Haves

Exposure or experience improving or implementing clinical processes, protocols, or evidence-based guidelines
Experience or expertise in VBC programs (e.g., Transitional Care Management, Complex Care Management, ED Diversion, Advanced Care Planning, High Risk Patient Outreach)

Responsibilities

Advance clinical excellence in the Baltimore market.
Strengthen provider engagement.
Lead clinical value-based care across the market.
See a small panel of own patients.
Provide clinical oversight and hands-on coaching to Upperline Plus’ nurse practitioners.
Identify market opportunities.
Improve clinical processes.
Lead VBC and population health initiatives.
Optimize the care model to improve patients’ outcomes and quality of life.