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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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Title: Center Medical Director
Company: Oak Street Health
Role Description:
The purpose of the Center Medical Director role at Oak Street Health is to lead the clinical team at their center in providing the best patient care and a great place to work in order to keep patients happy, healthy and out of the hospital. The Medical Director will practice primary care in our clinics alongside their provider colleagues at 80% clinical time and 20% administrative time. The CMD will have mission-critical leadership responsibilities, which include setting an example for how thoughtful primary care is practiced, serving as a formal mentor, coach, and advisor to providers in Oak Street clinics, and participating in critical organizational-wide strategic initiatives.
Core Responsibilities:
The Center Medical Director is the medical leader for his/her OSH center. In this role the CMD will have the following responsibilities:
Support of Organizational Strategy
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Work in tight collaboration with the Practice Manager and Outreach Manager/Director to achieve our organizational objectives:
- Best Care Anywhere
- Unmatched Patient Experience
- Exceptional Growth
- Great Place to Work and Leader in DE&I
- Drive implementation of OSH strategic initiatives.
- Follow direction from regional leadership (regional medical director or senior medical director) in collaboration with CMDs in the region to implement regional priorities and reach regional objectives.
- Cascade both organizational information to care team members as well as escalate care team concerns and ideas to the rest of the organization.
Provider Management
- Help coordinate and lead the onboarding of new providers at the center.
- Model excellent medical care, implementation of the care model, and success in metrics.
- Support consistent and robust OSH care model implementation by ensuring care teams are effectively preparing for and executing daily huddles, patient care planning and management, admission prevention work, and clinical documentation workflows.
- Ensure that the medical care provided by each provider and care team is appropriate evidence based care that keeps patients healthy and out of the hospital.
- Understand, teach and implement Oak Street's clinical guidelines at both the individual provider and center level.
- Support each care team and the center to provide the highest quality (primary and secondary) preventative care.
- Educate and provide ongoing support for providers in implementation of the value based full risk model of care.
- Assess and address root causes when center metric goals are not reached.
Leadership and Coaching
- Create and maintain a culture of coaching up and growth of providers and care teams.
- Listen to feedback from care team members and address concerns with constructive problem-solving.
- Conduct performance reviews and discuss provider goals and help develop plans to achieve these goals.
Culture
- Acknowledge and celebrate successes of care team members and communicate opportunities for improvement.
- Achieve triad best practices.
- Support a positive, Oaky culture of joy in practice.
- Other duties as assigned.
What are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will be:
- M.D., D.O., or A.P.N or P.A. graduates.
- Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine required for M.D. or D.O., Board certification in Family, Adult, or Gerontology for A.P.N.
- Experience in clinical leadership roles, leading and coaching providers to be the best they can be for their patients and their colleagues.
- Experience using a metrics-driven approach to the provision of medical care and/or quality projects.
- Passionate about their work and motivated to be a part of a fast growing organization.
- Aware of their leadership skills and potential for impact and eager to share those with a fast-growing, energetic team on the leading edge of healthcare innovation.
- Commitment to older adults and to low-income patients.
- Comfort with ambiguity and a love for problem solving.
- Ability to remain calm in the midst of the storm, guiding others to smart, effective solutions.
- 5+ years of experience in outpatient practice preferred.
- Fellowship training in Geriatrics, other professional degrees (e.g., M.B.A., J.D., M.P.H.), and prior executive roles welcomed but not required.
- US work authorization
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$174,070.00 - $374,920.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/23/2027
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Title: Center Medical Director
Company: Oak Street Health
Role Description:
The purpose of the Center Medical Director role at Oak Street Health is to lead the clinical team at their center in providing the best patient care and a great place to work in order to keep patients happy, healthy and out of the hospital. The Medical Director will practice primary care in our clinics alongside their provider colleagues at 80% clinical time and 20% administrative time. The CMD will have mission-critical leadership responsibilities, which include setting an example for how thoughtful primary care is practiced, serving as a formal mentor, coach, and advisor to providers in Oak Street clinics, and participating in critical organizational-wide strategic initiatives.
Core Responsibilities:
The Center Medical Director is the medical leader for his/her OSH center. In this role the CMD will have the following responsibilities:
Support of Organizational Strategy
-
Work in tight collaboration with the Practice Manager and Outreach Manager/Director to achieve our organizational objectives:
- Best Care Anywhere
- Unmatched Patient Experience
- Exceptional Growth
- Great Place to Work and Leader in DE&I
- Drive implementation of OSH strategic initiatives.
- Follow direction from regional leadership (regional medical director or senior medical director) in collaboration with CMDs in the region to implement regional priorities and reach regional objectives.
- Cascade both organizational information to care team members as well as escalate care team concerns and ideas to the rest of the organization.
Provider Management
- Help coordinate and lead the onboarding of new providers at the center.
- Model excellent medical care, implementation of the care model, and success in metrics.
- Support consistent and robust OSH care model implementation by ensuring care teams are effectively preparing for and executing daily huddles, patient care planning and management, admission prevention work, and clinical documentation workflows.
- Ensure that the medical care provided by each provider and care team is appropriate evidence based care that keeps patients healthy and out of the hospital.
- Understand, teach and implement Oak Street's clinical guidelines at both the individual provider and center level.
- Support each care team and the center to provide the highest quality (primary and secondary) preventative care.
- Educate and provide ongoing support for providers in implementation of the value based full risk model of care.
- Assess and address root causes when center metric goals are not reached.
Leadership and Coaching
- Create and maintain a culture of coaching up and growth of providers and care teams.
- Listen to feedback from care team members and address concerns with constructive problem-solving.
- Conduct performance reviews and discuss provider goals and help develop plans to achieve these goals.
Culture
- Acknowledge and celebrate successes of care team members and communicate opportunities for improvement.
- Achieve triad best practices.
- Support a positive, Oaky culture of joy in practice.
- Other duties as assigned.
What are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will be:
- M.D., D.O., or A.P.N or P.A. graduates.
- Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine required for M.D. or D.O., Board certification in Family, Adult, or Gerontology for A.P.N.
- Experience in clinical leadership roles, leading and coaching providers to be the best they can be for their patients and their colleagues.
- Experience using a metrics-driven approach to the provision of medical care and/or quality projects.
- Passionate about their work and motivated to be a part of a fast growing organization.
- Aware of their leadership skills and potential for impact and eager to share those with a fast-growing, energetic team on the leading edge of healthcare innovation.
- Commitment to older adults and to low-income patients.
- Comfort with ambiguity and a love for problem solving.
- Ability to remain calm in the midst of the storm, guiding others to smart, effective solutions.
- 5+ years of experience in outpatient practice preferred.
- Fellowship training in Geriatrics, other professional degrees (e.g., M.B.A., J.D., M.P.H.), and prior executive roles welcomed but not required.
- US work authorization
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$174,070.00 - $374,920.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/23/2027
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Medical Director Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Mount Sinai Health System13
- Sun River Health8
- Pfizer5
- VCA Animal Hospitals4
- NYC Health + Hospitals4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services16
- Non-Profit & Social Services6
- Insurance3
- Medical Devices2
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
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 Mount Sinai Health System, Sun River Health, and Pfizer, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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 51% of medical director openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of October 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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