Medical Director Jobs in New York

Medical Director jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in health system leadership, managed care, public health agencies, and academic medicine, with opportunities ranging from associate medical director roles through chief medical officer tracks. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where major employers like NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health, and Montefiore Health System maintain large clinical and administrative operations. The most in-demand specialties include utilization management, population health, and behavioral health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles98+
Top employerMaimonides Medical Center
Top cityNew York, NY
Cities hiring23
Work type85% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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IPG Health
Associate Medical Director
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IPG Health
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Associate Medical Director
IPG Health
New York, New York
$90k - $120k/yr
Hybrid
None
5,001-10,000

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United Health Services
Medical Director Addiction Medicine
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Medical Director Addiction Medicine
United Health Services
Binghamton, New York
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Mental & Behavioral Health
$310k - $327k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
5,001-10,000

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Essen Health Care
Medical Director for Addiction Medicine
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Medical Director for Addiction Medicine
Essen Health Care
Bronx, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$250k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
1,001-5,000

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Essen Health Care
Nursing Home Regional Medical Director
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Essen Health Care
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Nursing Home Regional Medical Director
Essen Health Care
Bronx, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$250k - $275k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
1,001-5,000

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Essen Health Care
Associate Medical Director
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Essen Health Care
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Associate Medical Director
Essen Health Care
Bronx, New York
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$225k - $300k/yr
Hybrid
Doctorate
1,001-5,000

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Medical Director Jobs by City in New York

Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.

New York
24 jobs
Brooklyn
18 jobs
Bronx
9 jobs
Tarrytown
9 jobs
Syracuse
8 jobs
Riverhead
4 jobs
Staten Island
4 jobs
Manhattan
3 jobs
Watertown
3 jobs

Medical Director Job Market in New York

A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Maimonides Medical Center
    Maimonides Medical Center10
  • Regeneron
    Regeneron10
  • Sun River Health
    Sun River Health10
  • PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK
    PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK8
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University
    SUNY Upstate Medical University8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services53
  • Science & Research16
  • Education12
  • Non-Profit & Social Services10
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals8

What New York Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in medical director jobs across New York.

  • Active unrestricted New York State medical license issued by the New York State Education Department
  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school with completed residency training
  • Board certification in a specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
  • Minimum five years of clinical practice experience in a relevant specialty area
  • Demonstrated experience in quality improvement, utilization review, or clinical operations leadership
  • Strong knowledge of Joint Commission standards, CMS regulations, and New York State DOH requirements

Medical Director Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a medical director in New York?

Becoming a medical director in New York starts with obtaining an unrestricted New York State medical license through the New York State Education Department, which requires an MD or DO degree, completion of an accredited residency, and passing USMLE or COMLEX examinations. Most employers also expect board certification in a relevant specialty. From there, candidates typically move into medical director roles after gaining clinical leadership experience through department head, medical staff committee, or quality improvement positions within New York health systems.

Which companies hire medical directors in New York?

Employers hiring medical directors in New York right now include Maimonides Medical Center, Regeneron, and Sun River Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's large integrated health systems, managed care organizations, and state and city public health agencies consistently post medical director openings across clinical, administrative, and policy-focused functions throughout the year.

Which New York cities have the most medical director jobs?

The cities with the most medical director openings in New York are New York, Brooklyn, and Bronx. New York City dominates because of its concentration of major academic medical centers, health insurance headquarters, and public health agencies, while Albany draws demand from state government health roles and regional health systems, and Buffalo reflects the significant footprint of Kaleida Health and Catholic Health in western New York.

Are there remote medical director jobs in New York?

Yes, and more than most clinical roles, since medical directors often handle utilization review, quality oversight, and policy work that can be done off-site. About 15% of medical director openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how common desk-based leadership functions are in this role. Utilization management and managed care medical director positions are the most consistently remote, while roles tied to hospital medical staff leadership are typically on-site.

How can I get hired as a medical director in New York with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into an associate medical director or physician advisor role, which large New York health systems like Northwell Health and NewYork-Presbyterian post specifically for physicians transitioning out of full-time clinical practice into leadership. Gaining experience on medical staff committees, peer review panels, or quality improvement teams within a New York hospital builds the administrative credentials employers look for. Board certification and familiarity with New York State Department of Health regulatory requirements give candidates a clear edge when competing for first-time director appointments.

Where can I find and apply to medical director jobs in New York?

You can find and apply to medical director jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to each position.

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