Assistant Medical Director Jobs
Assistant Medical Director jobs are open across hospitals, health systems, managed care organizations, and physician groups, from early-career clinical leadership to executive-level roles, with specializations in population health, utilization management, and quality improvement. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Urgent Care Physician – Assistant Medical Director
Carilion Clinic Velocity Care | Southwest Virginia
Lead with purpose. Make an immediate impact. Live exceptionally.
Carilion Clinic is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine Physician to join our Velocity Care team as an Assistant Medical Director. This exciting opportunity combines clinical practice with leadership responsibilities in a collaborative, patient-centered urgent care environment.
Why Choose Velocity Care?
- Modern urgent care centers featuring on-site radiology, waived laboratory testing, and Epic EMR.
- Experienced, collaborative clinical teams with access to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and five additional integrated community hospitals for seamless higher-acuity patient transfers.
- Clinics operate 7 days a week, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Regional scheduling with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts, including periodic rotations among locations within 50 miles of Roanoke: Roanoke, Salem, Daleville, Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Smith Mountain Lake, Lexington, and Telehealth.
Why Carilion Clinic?
Carilion Clinic is Virginia's largest not-for-profit integrated healthcare system, based in Roanoke, Virginia. Our nationally recognized, physician-led organization includes:
- 7 hospitals and 295+ physician practice locations
- 850+ physicians representing 85+ medical specialties
- 30 Graduate Medical Education programs
- Fully integrated Epic EMR supporting coordinated care and specialty consultation
Discover Southwest Virginia
Enjoy breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountain scenery, vibrant downtowns, outstanding outdoor recreation, award-winning schools, and affordable living. Southwest Virginia offers an exceptional quality of life alongside a rewarding career with the region's premier healthcare organization.
Join a team where your leadership makes a difference and your career and lifestyle can thrive.
Apply today and discover your future with Carilion Clinic Velocity Care!
Work Experience
Qualifications
Board Eligible/Board Certified in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine, with a minimum of three years of urgent care experience or a current leadership role in urgent care.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight to ensure exceptional patient care.
- Develop evidence-based protocols and maintain clinical standards.
- Support operational efficiency, including patient flow, scheduling, and provider coverage.
- Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Contribute to strategic planning and service line development.
- Recruit, onboard, mentor, and evaluate clinicians.
- Collaborate with nursing and administrative leadership to align clinical operations and policies.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Annual Salary Range: $290,000–$350,000
Carilion offers competitive compensation with productivity and quality-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and a Carilion-funded pension plan. The posted salary range may not reflect the full value of the total compensation package.
Urgent Care Physician – Assistant Medical Director
Carilion Clinic Velocity Care | Southwest Virginia
Lead with purpose. Make an immediate impact. Live exceptionally.
Carilion Clinic is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine Physician to join our Velocity Care team as an Assistant Medical Director. This exciting opportunity combines clinical practice with leadership responsibilities in a collaborative, patient-centered urgent care environment.
Why Choose Velocity Care?
- Modern urgent care centers featuring on-site radiology, waived laboratory testing, and Epic EMR.
- Experienced, collaborative clinical teams with access to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and five additional integrated community hospitals for seamless higher-acuity patient transfers.
- Clinics operate 7 days a week, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Regional scheduling with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts, including periodic rotations among locations within 50 miles of Roanoke: Roanoke, Salem, Daleville, Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Smith Mountain Lake, Lexington, and Telehealth.
Why Carilion Clinic?
Carilion Clinic is Virginia's largest not-for-profit integrated healthcare system, based in Roanoke, Virginia. Our nationally recognized, physician-led organization includes:
- 7 hospitals and 295+ physician practice locations
- 850+ physicians representing 85+ medical specialties
- 30 Graduate Medical Education programs
- Fully integrated Epic EMR supporting coordinated care and specialty consultation
Discover Southwest Virginia
Enjoy breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountain scenery, vibrant downtowns, outstanding outdoor recreation, award-winning schools, and affordable living. Southwest Virginia offers an exceptional quality of life alongside a rewarding career with the region's premier healthcare organization.
Join a team where your leadership makes a difference and your career and lifestyle can thrive.
Apply today and discover your future with Carilion Clinic Velocity Care!
Work Experience
Qualifications
Board Eligible/Board Certified in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine, with a minimum of three years of urgent care experience or a current leadership role in urgent care.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight to ensure exceptional patient care.
- Develop evidence-based protocols and maintain clinical standards.
- Support operational efficiency, including patient flow, scheduling, and provider coverage.
- Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Contribute to strategic planning and service line development.
- Recruit, onboard, mentor, and evaluate clinicians.
- Collaborate with nursing and administrative leadership to align clinical operations and policies.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Annual Salary Range: $290,000–$350,000
Carilion offers competitive compensation with productivity and quality-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and a Carilion-funded pension plan. The posted salary range may not reflect the full value of the total compensation package.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant medical director jobs.
- Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of employment
- Board certification in a relevant clinical specialty
- Minimum of five years of clinical practice experience post-residency
- Prior experience in physician leadership, medical management, or quality improvement roles
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical data reporting tools
- Knowledge of utilization management, care management, or value-based care principles
Tips for Your Assistant Medical Director Job Search
Tailor your resume for clinical and administrative scope
Assistant medical director roles require you to demonstrate both clinical credibility and operational impact. Quantify your contributions to quality metrics, care protocols, or utilization outcomes rather than listing duties. Reviewers look for evidence you've influenced how care is delivered, not just practiced it.
Highlight your board certification prominently
Many assistant medical director postings filter candidates by specialty board certification before reviewing anything else. Place your certifications, state licensure, and DEA registration in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume so reviewers find them immediately without scanning your full work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant medical director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your payer mix experience
Job descriptions often specify whether the organization is fee-for-service, value-based, or heavily managed care. If you've worked with Medicare Advantage, Medicaid populations, or commercial payers, name those directly in your application materials to align with the employer's specific clinical and financial environment.
Prepare a case study for your panel interview
Most assistant medical director interviews include a committee or panel stage where you're asked how you'd handle a clinical quality problem or a difficult physician performance situation. Prepare one concrete example from your career where you resolved a systemic care delivery issue, including the data you used and the outcome you achieved.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
In physician leadership offers, clarifying your reporting structure, clinical hours requirement, and authority over credentialing or quality decisions often matters more than base salary adjustments. Confirm these elements in writing before signing, since they determine whether the role actually advances your leadership career.
Assistant Medical Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant medical directors?
The companies hiring the most assistant medical directors right now include Carbon Health, Vituity, and TeamHealth, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, managed care organizations, and large physician groups consistently account for the majority of active postings in this role.
How many assistant medical director jobs are remote?
About 27% of assistant medical director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying significantly by specialty. Utilization management, population health, and medical affairs roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions tied to hospital operations, credentialing oversight, or on-site quality programs are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become an assistant medical director?
Start by completing residency and earning board certification in your specialty, then accumulate several years of clinical practice. From there, pursue formal responsibilities in quality improvement, care management, or peer review within your organization. Many candidates also complete a graduate degree in healthcare administration or management, which strengthens both their application and their effectiveness once in the role.
Can you become an assistant medical director with limited leadership experience?
It's possible if you've taken on informal leadership functions even without a formal title. Serving as a department committee chair, leading a quality initiative, or functioning as a site medical lead can substitute for direct management experience in some postings. Smaller organizations and community health centers are often more open to candidates building their leadership portfolio in this role.
What does the assistant medical director interview process look like?
The process typically begins with an initial screening by HR or a physician recruiter, followed by a clinical leadership interview with the chief medical officer or medical director. A panel interview with department heads or quality committee members is common, and some organizations request a brief presentation on a care quality topic. Final-stage conversations often involve contract and scope-of-practice discussions with administration.
Where can I find and apply to assistant medical director jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant medical director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your specialty and leadership background, and apply directly to each listing that fits your goals.
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