Regional Medical Director

Matter Health • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Matter Health is seeking an experienced, strategic physician leader to provide clinical leadership across its Chicago or Detroit markets. The Regional Medical Director partners with operational, clinical, and executive leaders to support care delivery, provider performance, quality initiatives, and market growth. The role serves older adults living in affordable housing communities, including patients who face barriers to healthcare access.

This collaborative position focuses on developing and supporting physicians and advanced practice providers, improving clinical and operational processes, advancing patient outcomes, and helping scale Matter Health’s integrated, community-based care model. The Regional Medical Director also serves as a clinical ambassador in Matter Health communities and is expected to travel throughout the assigned region as needed, approximately 25–40%.

Requirements

• Active MD or DO license.
• Board certification required.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven success driving operational improvements and clinical initiatives.
• Experience leading through growth, change, and organizational expansion.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Chicago or Detroit region as needed (approximately 25–40%).

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of physician leadership experience preferred.
• Experience leading providers or managing multi-site healthcare operations strongly preferred.
• Background in value-based care, population health, primary care, or community-based healthcare.
• Multi-market or regional leadership experience.
• Experience serving underserved or senior populations.
• Medicare Advantage or value-based care experience.
• Familiarity collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Passion for serving vulnerable, underserved, or aging populations.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across clinical and operational settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight across assigned Chicago or Detroit markets.
• Partner with Operations, Clinical, and Executive leadership to support growth initiatives and strategic objectives.
• Mentor, develop, and support physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and champion high-quality patient care.
• Assist in developing, standardizing, and optimizing clinical workflows, protocols, and best practices.
• Monitor clinical performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve patient outcomes and operational effectiveness.
• Support provider recruitment, onboarding, and retention.
• Participate in clinical program development and implementation.
• Serve as a clinical ambassador and leader within Matter Health communities.
• Partner effectively with Regional Operations leadership to drive market performance.
• Support and develop physicians and advanced practice providers across assigned markets.
• Help scale Matter Health’s integrated care model.
• Balance operational excellence with compassionate, patient-centered care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-funded HSA options.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Voluntary illness, accident, and hospitalization coverage.
• Access to Matter Health’s in-person and virtual care services.
• Competitive compensation.
• 401(k) with company match beginning at day 60.
• Access to financial wellness resources and support.
• Up to 4 weeks of PTO.
• 10 paid company holidays.
• 2 volunteer days annually.
• Annual CME allowance for continuing education and certifications.
• Dedicated paid CME days for conferences and professional development.
• Opportunity to work within an innovative, community-based healthcare model.
• Collaborative interdisciplinary clinical support team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed