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The Regional Medical Director serves as the senior clinical leader for their designated CHSN region, accountable for provider leadership, clinical excellence, and advancement of CHSN’s strategic and population health goals. Working in a partnership with the Regional Practice/Operations Leader and Nursing Leader and Advanced Practice Provider Leader, the Regional Medical Director co-leads execution of quality outcomes, safety, patient experience, access, and financial stewardship priorities while fostering a motivated, collaborative, and continuously improving provider culture.
The Regional Medical Director provides direct oversight and coaching for CHSN Provider Leads and ensures consistent expectations, alignment, and performance across practices in the region. The Regional Medical Director also practices clinically at least 50% of their time in a CHSN practice to remain deeply connected to front-line care delivery. Various ranks will be considered to perform this role and propel the mission forward.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical & Administrative Leadership
- Serve as the principal physician leader for the assigned CHSN region, accountable for regional clinical excellence, provider engagement, and operational performance.
- Provide direction, mentorship, and accountability for CHSN Provider Leads and regional physicians, including performance feedback, professionalism expectations, and peer review engagement.
- Partner with the Regional Operations, Nursing Leaders, and APP leaders to execute strategic initiatives, policy implementation, and day-to-day network leadership.
- Ensure timely, compliant documentation practices and clinical standard adherence.
- Provide visible, accessible leadership presence across practices and school-based health centers.
Clinical Quality, Safety & Performance Improvement
- Lead regional execution of CHSN clinical quality, patient safety initiatives.
- Support and sponsor performance improvement projects at the regional and practice level, including the SBHCs, ensuring alignment with CHSN and Population Health and Health Equity strategic priorities.
- In conjunction with network region triad leadership, review operational and clinical dashboards regularly (quality, access, financial, safety, experience, productivity, panel health) and support action planning with site (traditional practice and SBHC) leadership teams.
- Participate in and support enterprise quality and safety programs and shared learning.
People Leadership & Provider Culture
- Recruit, support, and retain regional providers in partnership with CHSN leadership.
- Promote a culture of teamwork, professionalism, wellness, and continuous improvement.
- Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to physicians through FPPE/OPPE processes, evaluations, and mentoring.
- Create effective communication channels ensuring consistent cascading of CHSN initiatives and expectations, in alignment with Cincinnati Children’s values and expectations.
Education, Engagement & Community Role
- Support faculty and learner engagement at CHSN practices and SBHCs when applicable.
- Reinforce CHSN’s commitment to family-centered care, health equity, and population health advancement.
- Serve as a visible ambassador of CHSN across practices and community partnerships.
Strategic & Business Execution
- Participate in strategic planning for the region to advance access, experience, quality outcomes, and financial health aligned to CHSN and enterprise goals.
- Support operational and growth strategies, including evaluation of service needs and optimization of practice performance.
- Provide insight into regional opportunities, risks, and innovative approaches.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MD or DO with unrestricted Ohio medical license (or eligibility).
- Board certified in Pediatrics or relevant specialty.
- Minimum 5 years clinical experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility preferred.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and drive performance improvement.
- Excellent interpersonal communication, collaboration, and conflict management skills.
- Rank (Staff Physician III, IV, Faculty) is commensurate with training and experience.
WORK EXPECTATIONS
- Minimum 40% direct clinical activity within a CHSN practice.
- Regular on-site leadership presence across assigned regional practices and school-based health centers.
- Participation in regional and network leadership forums.
SUCCESS WILL BE MEASURED BY
- Regional achievement of quality, safety, access, experience, and financial KPI performance.
- Strong provider engagement and retention.
- Consistency of practice standards and experience across the region.
- Advancement of CHSN strategic goals and pediatric population health outcomes.
LOCATION
Primary Location: Vernon Manor
SCHEDULE
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
DEPARTMENT
Department: Community Health Svcs Network
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Employee Status: Regular
FTE: 1
Weekly Hours: 40
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
INTRODUCTION
The Regional Medical Director serves as the senior clinical leader for their designated CHSN region, accountable for provider leadership, clinical excellence, and advancement of CHSN’s strategic and population health goals. Working in a partnership with the Regional Practice/Operations Leader and Nursing Leader and Advanced Practice Provider Leader, the Regional Medical Director co-leads execution of quality outcomes, safety, patient experience, access, and financial stewardship priorities while fostering a motivated, collaborative, and continuously improving provider culture.
The Regional Medical Director provides direct oversight and coaching for CHSN Provider Leads and ensures consistent expectations, alignment, and performance across practices in the region. The Regional Medical Director also practices clinically at least 50% of their time in a CHSN practice to remain deeply connected to front-line care delivery. Various ranks will be considered to perform this role and propel the mission forward.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical & Administrative Leadership
- Serve as the principal physician leader for the assigned CHSN region, accountable for regional clinical excellence, provider engagement, and operational performance.
- Provide direction, mentorship, and accountability for CHSN Provider Leads and regional physicians, including performance feedback, professionalism expectations, and peer review engagement.
- Partner with the Regional Operations, Nursing Leaders, and APP leaders to execute strategic initiatives, policy implementation, and day-to-day network leadership.
- Ensure timely, compliant documentation practices and clinical standard adherence.
- Provide visible, accessible leadership presence across practices and school-based health centers.
Clinical Quality, Safety & Performance Improvement
- Lead regional execution of CHSN clinical quality, patient safety initiatives.
- Support and sponsor performance improvement projects at the regional and practice level, including the SBHCs, ensuring alignment with CHSN and Population Health and Health Equity strategic priorities.
- In conjunction with network region triad leadership, review operational and clinical dashboards regularly (quality, access, financial, safety, experience, productivity, panel health) and support action planning with site (traditional practice and SBHC) leadership teams.
- Participate in and support enterprise quality and safety programs and shared learning.
People Leadership & Provider Culture
- Recruit, support, and retain regional providers in partnership with CHSN leadership.
- Promote a culture of teamwork, professionalism, wellness, and continuous improvement.
- Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to physicians through FPPE/OPPE processes, evaluations, and mentoring.
- Create effective communication channels ensuring consistent cascading of CHSN initiatives and expectations, in alignment with Cincinnati Children’s values and expectations.
Education, Engagement & Community Role
- Support faculty and learner engagement at CHSN practices and SBHCs when applicable.
- Reinforce CHSN’s commitment to family-centered care, health equity, and population health advancement.
- Serve as a visible ambassador of CHSN across practices and community partnerships.
Strategic & Business Execution
- Participate in strategic planning for the region to advance access, experience, quality outcomes, and financial health aligned to CHSN and enterprise goals.
- Support operational and growth strategies, including evaluation of service needs and optimization of practice performance.
- Provide insight into regional opportunities, risks, and innovative approaches.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MD or DO with unrestricted Ohio medical license (or eligibility).
- Board certified in Pediatrics or relevant specialty.
- Minimum 5 years clinical experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility preferred.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and drive performance improvement.
- Excellent interpersonal communication, collaboration, and conflict management skills.
- Rank (Staff Physician III, IV, Faculty) is commensurate with training and experience.
WORK EXPECTATIONS
- Minimum 40% direct clinical activity within a CHSN practice.
- Regular on-site leadership presence across assigned regional practices and school-based health centers.
- Participation in regional and network leadership forums.
SUCCESS WILL BE MEASURED BY
- Regional achievement of quality, safety, access, experience, and financial KPI performance.
- Strong provider engagement and retention.
- Consistency of practice standards and experience across the region.
- Advancement of CHSN strategic goals and pediatric population health outcomes.
LOCATION
Primary Location: Vernon Manor
SCHEDULE
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
DEPARTMENT
Department: Community Health Svcs Network
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Employee Status: Regular
FTE: 1
Weekly Hours: 40
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Regional Medical Director
Verify your degree qualifies for EB-2
Regional Medical Director roles typically require an MD or DO plus administrative experience, which satisfies EB-2 advanced-degree requirements. Confirm your foreign medical credential has been evaluated by a USCIS-recognized credential assessment organization before your employer files.
Target health systems with PERM filing history
Large hospital networks, managed care organizations, and multistate health plans file PERM applications far more frequently than single-site practices. Prioritize employers with dedicated HR immigration teams, as they already understand the DOL's labor certification audit requirements for physician leadership roles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green-card-sponsoring employers
Search Regional Medical Director openings on Migrate Mate to surface employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history. This cuts the time you spend cold-contacting recruiters at organizations that have never sponsored a permanent resident.
Negotiate PERM sponsorship into your offer letter
Ask for written confirmation that the employer will cover PERM labor certification and I-140 petition costs before signing. Some health systems offer sponsorship only after a probationary period, which can delay your priority date by 12 months or more.
Check the prevailing wage before accepting a salary offer
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and location before PERM can be certified. Run the job title and geographic area through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the offered compensation meets or exceeds the required wage level.
Understand how country of birth affects your green card timeline
EB-2 and EB-3 backlogs vary significantly by country of birth, not citizenship. Nationals of India and China often face multi-year waits even after I-140 approval, so your employer's PERM filing date, not your job start date, determines your place in the queue.
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Find Regional Medical Director JobsRegional Medical Director Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Regional Medical Director role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Regional Medical Director positions qualify for EB-2 because they require an MD, DO, or equivalent advanced degree plus significant clinical leadership experience. If the role is framed more broadly or the employer files under EB-3, the skilled worker category applies. Your employer's immigration counsel determines which category fits the specific job description and minimum requirements documented in the PERM application.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B status is temporary, subject to an annual cap and lottery, and must be renewed every three years. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no renewal cycle and no lottery. For Regional Medical Director candidates, this distinction matters because leadership roles in health systems often require long-term planning horizons that H-1B's uncertainty makes difficult for both the employer and the sponsored professional.
How long does the PERM process take for a Regional Medical Director position?
The PERM labor certification phase currently takes six to twelve months at DOL, followed by the I-140 petition at USCIS. If your country of birth has no visa backlog in the EB-2 or EB-3 category, adjustment of status or consular processing can follow relatively quickly. Nationals from backlogged countries may wait additional years after I-140 approval before a visa number becomes available.
Where can I find Regional Medical Director jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Regional Medical Director openings filtered by employers with documented PERM and employment-based green card filing history. This is more reliable than filtering by self-reported 'visa sponsorship' checkboxes on general job boards, which often include only H-1B and exclude PERM-specific sponsorship commitments.
Can a Regional Medical Director employer sponsor me if I'm currently on H-1B status?
Yes. Employers routinely initiate PERM labor certification while you remain on H-1B status. Your H-1B and the PERM process run concurrently, so there is no need to choose between maintaining current work authorization and beginning the permanent residency path. Once your I-140 is approved, you may also qualify to extend your H-1B beyond the standard six-year limit under AC21 portability rules.
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