Medical Director | Physician

Upperline Health • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Upperline Health is seeking a Medical Director for its Alabama market to advance clinical excellence, strengthen provider engagement, and lead clinical value-based care across the market. The role combines patient care, clinical leadership, and value-based care program management, in close partnership with central interdisciplinary, population health, and operations teams. The primary home clinic is in Huntsville or Madison, Alabama. The Medical Director leads, coaches, and cares for patients in a team-based, patient-first model. The role requires residence in the market, direct care for a small patient panel, and regular visits to clinics and providers across the market.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.).
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Preventive Medicine, or Geriatrics.
• Active Alabama license.
• Approximately 2 years of outpatient practice experience, including care for adult and senior patients with complex conditions.
• Experience coaching or mentoring other clinicians.
• Must reside in the market and be willing and able to provide direct care to a small patient panel and routinely visit clinics and providers within the market.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with value-based care, quality improvement, or clinical protocols.

Responsibilities

• Advance clinical excellence across the Alabama market.
• Strengthen provider engagement and lead clinical value-based care across the market.
• Provide direct care to a small panel of patients.
• Coach or mentor clinicians.
• Routinely visit clinics and providers within the market.
• Partner with central interdisciplinary, population health, and operations teams.
• Manage value-based care programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit options.
• 401(k).
• PTO.
• Parental leave.
• Annual medical malpractice, licensure, and board dues paid.
• CME expense allotment.
• Career growth, training, and development opportunities with an opportunity for impactful leadership.

What This Job Offers

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