Medical Director Jobs
Medical Director jobs are open across health systems, insurance, pharmaceuticals, and behavioral health organizations, at levels from associate medical director to chief medical officer, with common specializations in population health, utilization management, and clinical operations. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Medical Center Director
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Concentra
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Medical Center Director
Concentra·Centennial, Colorado
Job functions:
$77k - $102k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Overview:
The Center Operations Director (COD) is responsible for ensuring an optimal level of care and customer service is delivered to all customers. The COD leads and manages all center support staff and oversees the daily operations of the medical facility. The COD is also responsible for coordinating center activities, general facility management, overseeing patient flow throughout the center, and supporting the medical and therapy providers in the delivery of patient care. Daily interaction with colleagues and patients is required through hands-on center activity including patient registration, check-out and patient care.
Responsibilities:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
Concentra is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including hiring, promotion and advancement, without regard to the following characteristics: race, color, national origin, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local fair employment practice laws.
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Join us at Concentra and see how your clinical competency and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients you serve.
The Center Operations Director (COD) is responsible for ensuring an optimal level of care and customer service is delivered to all customers. The COD leads and manages all center support staff and oversees the daily operations of the medical facility. The COD is also responsible for coordinating center activities, general facility management, overseeing patient flow throughout the center, and supporting the medical and therapy providers in the delivery of patient care. Daily interaction with colleagues and patients is required through hands-on center activity including patient registration, check-out and patient care.
- Spends 80% of their time performing patient facilitation, ensuring every patient and client is provided with exceptional experience, leads by example, and holds staff accountable to service delivery standards
- Support day-to-day execution of the medical model by collaborating with and supporting clinicians to drive optimal clinical outcomes and case closure
- Work with clinicians to support staff competency regarding all patient care needs
- Create a professional and collaborative working environment with full colleague participation that promotes teamwork, quality, exceptional outcomes, continuous improvement, reward and recognition, and patient safety
- Manage key operations metrics and holds staff accountable on Turn Around Time (TAT), Net
- Patient Experience Rating (NPER), Pearl C4 and other metrics as determined by senior leadership
- Work with leadership to identify gaps and implement process improvement to ensure optimal patient care
- Ensure compliance with state regulations, reporting and facility/equipment meets the standards for optimal patient care
- Coordinate scheduling (including patients, clinicians, and staff) with clinical leadership to ensure efficient and effective clinical support, optimal turnaround times, and exceptional patient experience
- Monitor center status, provide wait time communication, perform “white board” patient management, and provide service package expectations
- Coordinate and prepare material for Center Leadership Team (CLT) meetings with the goal of improving quality, patient safety, and outlier management. Ensure ongoing development to achieve the center's business plan.
- Maintain and cultivate relationships with center clients and payers while responding to requests within 24 hours
- Work with Director of Operations (DO), Associate Director of Operation (ADO), and CLT to manage clinical and support staffing levels and proficiencies that will optimize patient satisfaction, workflows, and efficiencies
- Develop colleague success through all aspects of the talent life cycle for center staff including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, orientation, mentoring/development, engagement, retention, performance management and succession planning
- Drive consistent center communication that will result in optimal patient/customer care, satisfaction, and business outcomes
- Accountable for center financial drivers (NPER, TAT, Total Visits, Net Revenue) and review of key indicator reports in order achieve annual business plan
- Maintain accountability for implementing and consistently maintaining center initiatives and workflows
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Some college courses from an accredited college or university or equivalent education and experience
- In lieu of higher education, the ratio is 1:1 meaning one year of college equals one year of work experience and vice versa
Job-Related Experience
- Customarily has at least three or more years of work leadership or operations management experience
- Prior healthcare experience and/or customer service-related experience preferred
Job-Related Skills/Competencies
- Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
- Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
- Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
- The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
- Strong service mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service standards
- Excellent telephone and personal etiquette
- Warm, positive, energetic, and professional demeanor
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Tactful and diplomatic communication style
- Working knowledge of principles and practices of personnel recruitment, selection, coaching and other aspects of performance management
- Performance assessment skills
- Continued focus on self-development
- Proficient in computer applications such as Word and Excel
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks and work on multiple projects/tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment without direct supervision
- Ability to identify areas of opportunity, develop a plan of action to improve, implement and evaluate plan effectively
- Ability to resolve colleague, client, and patient issues in an effective and timely manner
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Medical, Vision, Prescription, Telehealth, & Dental Plans
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Days Offered
- Colleague Referral Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Employee Discounts
This position is eligible to earn a base compensation rate in the state range of $77,459 to $102,246 annually depending on job-related factors as permitted by applicable law, such as level of experience, geographic location where the work is performed, and/or seniority.
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Accepting applications through 9/22/26 date
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External candidates: submit your application on concentra.com/careers
- Current colleagues: visit the internal career portal on the main page of MyConcentra to apply
- Incentive Plan
This job requires access to confidential and critical information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Concentra is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including hiring, promotion and advancement, without regard to the following characteristics: race, color, national origin, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local fair employment practice laws.
Concentra
Medical Center Director
Centennial, Colorado
New 1h ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$77k - $102k/yr
Bachelor's degree
Job Description
Overview:
The Center Operations Director (COD) is responsible for ensuring an optimal level of care and customer service is delivered to all customers. The COD leads and manages all center support staff and oversees the daily operations of the medical facility. The COD is also responsible for coordinating center activities, general facility management, overseeing patient flow throughout the center, and supporting the medical and therapy providers in the delivery of patient care. Daily interaction with colleagues and patients is required through hands-on center activity including patient registration, check-out and patient care.
Responsibilities:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
Concentra is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including hiring, promotion and advancement, without regard to the following characteristics: race, color, national origin, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local fair employment practice laws.
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Join us at Concentra and see how your clinical competency and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients you serve.
The Center Operations Director (COD) is responsible for ensuring an optimal level of care and customer service is delivered to all customers. The COD leads and manages all center support staff and oversees the daily operations of the medical facility. The COD is also responsible for coordinating center activities, general facility management, overseeing patient flow throughout the center, and supporting the medical and therapy providers in the delivery of patient care. Daily interaction with colleagues and patients is required through hands-on center activity including patient registration, check-out and patient care.
- Spends 80% of their time performing patient facilitation, ensuring every patient and client is provided with exceptional experience, leads by example, and holds staff accountable to service delivery standards
- Support day-to-day execution of the medical model by collaborating with and supporting clinicians to drive optimal clinical outcomes and case closure
- Work with clinicians to support staff competency regarding all patient care needs
- Create a professional and collaborative working environment with full colleague participation that promotes teamwork, quality, exceptional outcomes, continuous improvement, reward and recognition, and patient safety
- Manage key operations metrics and holds staff accountable on Turn Around Time (TAT), Net
- Patient Experience Rating (NPER), Pearl C4 and other metrics as determined by senior leadership
- Work with leadership to identify gaps and implement process improvement to ensure optimal patient care
- Ensure compliance with state regulations, reporting and facility/equipment meets the standards for optimal patient care
- Coordinate scheduling (including patients, clinicians, and staff) with clinical leadership to ensure efficient and effective clinical support, optimal turnaround times, and exceptional patient experience
- Monitor center status, provide wait time communication, perform “white board” patient management, and provide service package expectations
- Coordinate and prepare material for Center Leadership Team (CLT) meetings with the goal of improving quality, patient safety, and outlier management. Ensure ongoing development to achieve the center's business plan.
- Maintain and cultivate relationships with center clients and payers while responding to requests within 24 hours
- Work with Director of Operations (DO), Associate Director of Operation (ADO), and CLT to manage clinical and support staffing levels and proficiencies that will optimize patient satisfaction, workflows, and efficiencies
- Develop colleague success through all aspects of the talent life cycle for center staff including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, orientation, mentoring/development, engagement, retention, performance management and succession planning
- Drive consistent center communication that will result in optimal patient/customer care, satisfaction, and business outcomes
- Accountable for center financial drivers (NPER, TAT, Total Visits, Net Revenue) and review of key indicator reports in order achieve annual business plan
- Maintain accountability for implementing and consistently maintaining center initiatives and workflows
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Some college courses from an accredited college or university or equivalent education and experience
- In lieu of higher education, the ratio is 1:1 meaning one year of college equals one year of work experience and vice versa
Job-Related Experience
- Customarily has at least three or more years of work leadership or operations management experience
- Prior healthcare experience and/or customer service-related experience preferred
Job-Related Skills/Competencies
- Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
- Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
- Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
- The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
- Strong service mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service standards
- Excellent telephone and personal etiquette
- Warm, positive, energetic, and professional demeanor
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Tactful and diplomatic communication style
- Working knowledge of principles and practices of personnel recruitment, selection, coaching and other aspects of performance management
- Performance assessment skills
- Continued focus on self-development
- Proficient in computer applications such as Word and Excel
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks and work on multiple projects/tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment without direct supervision
- Ability to identify areas of opportunity, develop a plan of action to improve, implement and evaluate plan effectively
- Ability to resolve colleague, client, and patient issues in an effective and timely manner
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Medical, Vision, Prescription, Telehealth, & Dental Plans
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Days Offered
- Colleague Referral Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Employee Discounts
This position is eligible to earn a base compensation rate in the state range of $77,459 to $102,246 annually depending on job-related factors as permitted by applicable law, such as level of experience, geographic location where the work is performed, and/or seniority.
-
Accepting applications through 9/22/26 date
-
External candidates: submit your application on concentra.com/careers
- Current colleagues: visit the internal career portal on the main page of MyConcentra to apply
- Incentive Plan
This job requires access to confidential and critical information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Concentra is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including hiring, promotion and advancement, without regard to the following characteristics: race, color, national origin, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local fair employment practice laws.
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Who's Hiring
- TeamHealth191
- AbbVie90
- Concentra90
- DESORT STAFFING52
- Optum30
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- Healthcare & Medical Services98
- Insurance41
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals27
- Education22
- Animal Care & Pet Services11
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical director jobs.
- MD or DO degree with current unrestricted state medical license
- Board certification in a relevant clinical specialty
- Five or more years of post-residency clinical experience
- Prior experience in physician leadership, management, or administration
- Familiarity with quality improvement frameworks such as HEDIS or NCQA standards
- Experience with utilization management, care management, or value-based care programs
Tips for Your Medical Director Job Search
Tailor your resume for each sector
A medical director resume for a payer role should lead with utilization management and quality metrics, while a health system role calls for clinical program leadership and credentialing experience. Matching your resume's emphasis to the specific sector cuts screening time.
Highlight your board certification clearly
Recruiters and hiring committees scan for board certification status early in the review process. List your specialty, certifying board, and active certification date near the top of your resume so it's never buried under other credentials.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists medical director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Address administrative experience gaps directly
If you're moving from a purely clinical role, call out any committee leadership, P&L ownership, or quality improvement initiatives you've led. Medical director panels consistently ask about non-clinical management scope, so surfacing it proactively in your application prevents misreads.
Prepare a structured case for your interview
Medical director interviews often include a scenario round asking how you'd handle a physician performance issue or a sudden quality metric drop. Rehearse a concise framework: situation, decision criteria, action taken, outcome measured. Vague answers here stall candidates more than clinical gaps.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Medical director offers vary widely in reporting lines, FTE clinical obligations, and decision authority. Clarify what the role actually controls, such as formulary decisions, staffing budgets, or protocol authority, before evaluating the full offer package.
Medical Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most medical directors?
The companies hiring the most medical directors right now include TeamHealth, AbbVie, and Concentra, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated in payers, integrated health systems, and managed care organizations.
How many medical director jobs are remote?
About 71% of medical director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting strong demand for asynchronous clinical review work. Roles in utilization management, insurance medical policy, and population health tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to a hospital or clinic campus remain predominantly on-site.
How do you become a medical director?
Start by completing your MD or DO, residency, and board certification in your specialty. Build clinical credibility over several years, then take on formal leadership, whether a department chair role, a quality committee seat, or a medical staff officer position. Earning an MBA or an MMM helps, but demonstrated operational impact in a clinical setting typically carries more weight in hiring decisions.
Can you get a medical director role with limited administrative experience?
Yes, especially in smaller organizations or newly created roles, but you need to surface every leadership-adjacent activity you have. Quality improvement projects, protocol development, peer review participation, and committee work all count as administrative experience. Framing your application around outcomes you drove, rather than titles you held, makes a meaningful difference when your management history is thin.
What does the medical director interview process look like?
Most processes run in two to three rounds. An initial screening with HR or a physician recruiter is followed by a panel interview with the CMO, senior physicians, and often an operations or finance lead. Expect scenario-based questions on managing underperforming physicians, handling payer conflicts, or navigating a quality crisis. Some organizations add a written case or a presentation on a strategic challenge as a final step.
Where can I find and apply to medical director jobs?
You can find and apply to medical director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing.
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