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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Summary of Job & Facility Description:
- Run 25 rooms daily, Medical direction model.
- Level 2 Trauma Hospital
- The Medical Director of Anesthesia is responsible for serving as the primary liaison between NorthStar, hospital administration and anesthesia staff. This person is responsible for assuring the ongoing development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of medical staff services at his/her facility.
- The Medical Director will be responsible for the medical leadership, clinical oversight and patient care for the anesthesia department.
- Cases include: orthopedic, neuro, neurovascular, cardiac, thoracic, OB (tertiary high risk OB referral center), general, ophthalmology, urology, ENT, oncology.
What Success Looks Like:
- Shape the Future of Anesthesia Care: Set clinical objectives and uphold patient care standards.
- Collaborate: Work with physician leadership to foster excellence and teamwork.
- Mentor & Support: Encourage professional growth among anesthesia staff.
- Drive Improvement: Enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Seeking leaders with a growth mindset and a passion for excellence.
- ABA/AOBA certification and state licensing required.
- Proven ability to inspire teams and collaborate effectively.
- Strong understanding of anesthesia business.
Join a collaborative care team in one of the most established anesthesia practices. Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now!
NorthStar Anesthesia is a company of caregivers, founded by an anesthesiologist and a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). With more than 4,000 anesthesiologists and CRNAs under its banner, NorthStar partners with more than 280 client sites across over 20 states and counting to deliver a more productive and efficient model of anesthesia care. Its "care team" approach focuses on the provision of high-quality care while measurably improving operating room performance. Candidates can find more details on our anesthesiologist jobs and CRNA jobs pages.
Find your next role by visiting our anesthesiologist jobs and CRNA jobs pages.
Summary of Job & Facility Description:
- Run 25 rooms daily, Medical direction model.
- Level 2 Trauma Hospital
- The Medical Director of Anesthesia is responsible for serving as the primary liaison between NorthStar, hospital administration and anesthesia staff. This person is responsible for assuring the ongoing development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of medical staff services at his/her facility.
- The Medical Director will be responsible for the medical leadership, clinical oversight and patient care for the anesthesia department.
- Cases include: orthopedic, neuro, neurovascular, cardiac, thoracic, OB (tertiary high risk OB referral center), general, ophthalmology, urology, ENT, oncology.
What Success Looks Like:
- Shape the Future of Anesthesia Care: Set clinical objectives and uphold patient care standards.
- Collaborate: Work with physician leadership to foster excellence and teamwork.
- Mentor & Support: Encourage professional growth among anesthesia staff.
- Drive Improvement: Enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Seeking leaders with a growth mindset and a passion for excellence.
- ABA/AOBA certification and state licensing required.
- Proven ability to inspire teams and collaborate effectively.
- Strong understanding of anesthesia business.
Join a collaborative care team in one of the most established anesthesia practices. Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now!
NorthStar Anesthesia is a company of caregivers, founded by an anesthesiologist and a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). With more than 4,000 anesthesiologists and CRNAs under its banner, NorthStar partners with more than 280 client sites across over 20 states and counting to deliver a more productive and efficient model of anesthesia care. Its "care team" approach focuses on the provision of high-quality care while measurably improving operating room performance. Candidates can find more details on our anesthesiologist jobs and CRNA jobs pages.
Find your next role by visiting our anesthesiologist jobs and CRNA jobs pages.
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Who's Hiring
- Concentra82
- AbbVie54
- DESORT STAFFING38D
- VCA Animal Hospitals31
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals31
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services153
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals74
- Education18
- Insurance18
- Technology & Software13
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 Concentra, AbbVie, and DESORT STAFFING, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated in payers, integrated health systems, and managed care organizations.
How many medical director jobs are remote?
About 60% of medical director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 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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