Regional Medical Director (Physician)
About The Position
Gather Health is a Social Primary Care organization serving clinically and socially complex older adults in underserved Boston communities. This leadership role focuses on leading clinical teams, shaping care delivery, and building a lasting impact. Unlike traditional leadership roles, this position emphasizes leading clinicians, staying connected to patients through a small patient panel, and operating within a value-based model focused on quality and outcomes rather than volume. The role involves building and scaling the organization, partnering with senior leadership on new clinic openings and team development, and ensuring teams are supported by a comprehensive care team model. Our mission is to partner with patients in building their best lives, believing that true health involves treating the whole person clinically, socially, and holistically. Our goal is to create generational health and equity for communities across the country.
Requirements
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics (MD/DO)
- Active Massachusetts medical license, or ability to obtain prior to start
- 7+ years of clinical experience in adult, family, or geriatric care
- 3+ years of clinical leadership experience
- Experience in value-based care models
- Strong clinical judgment and proficiency in evidence-based primary care
- Ability to lead, coach, and inspire teams in a collaborative, low-hierarchy environment
- Comfort working with the latest care delivery technology platforms
- Strong ethics and ability to navigate complex, sensitive situations
Nice To Haves
- Experience with HEDIS, STARS, or similar quality frameworks
- Background in utilization management
- Experience working with underserved or socially complex populations
Responsibilities
- Carry a small patient panel while providing clinical leadership across multiple care centers in the Boston market
- Lead day-to-day clinical operations, including patient flow, care delivery, and team workflows
- Mentor, develop, and performance-manage Primary Care Providers and clinical staff through coaching, case discussions, and real-time problem solving
- Drive clinical quality outcomes while improving patient experience and implementing continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Lead clinical huddles and foster strong interdisciplinary collaboration across care teams
- Advance utilization management strategies to reduce avoidable ER visits and hospital admissions
- Partner with leadership to execute growth strategy, including new clinic openings and expansion efforts
- Support hiring, onboarding, and training of clinical teams across the region
- Collaborate with operations, growth, and community teams to improve patient access, engagement, and outcomes
- Use data, supported by our Gather Connect technology to continuously improve care delivery and performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
