Regional Medical Director Jobs
Regional Medical Director jobs are open across health systems, managed care, insurance, and multisite clinical groups, at every level from emerging physician leaders to seasoned executives, with 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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Description
Regional Medical Director
Location: Colorado (supporting Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico)
Travel: Up to 75%
Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $200-220/year. The actual salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
About the Team
You give so much of yourself to work—at Thrive Pet Healthcare, we recognize the impact you make every day. Across our Support Office teams, you’ll partner closely with leaders and colleagues nationwide to shape the future of veterinary care. You’ll do it with the support, tools, and community you need to thrive.
As part of a community of 360+ hospitals and a growing corporate team, you’ll be appreciated for who you are, the expertise you bring, and the impact you make across our organization.
The Medical Operations team partners closely with hospital leaders, Medical Directors, and veterinarians to advance medical excellence, doctor engagement, mentorship, and operational performance across Thrive Pet Healthcare’s specialty and emergency hospitals. Through collaboration, coaching, and strategic leadership, the team helps create exceptional outcomes for pets, clients, and care teams.
Make an Impact as a Regional Medical Director
The Regional Medical Director (RMD) is a senior clinical leadership role responsible for supporting medical excellence, doctor development, and hospital performance across a portfolio of veterinary hospitals. Reporting to the Vice President of Medical Operations, the RMD serves as a key partner to Medical Directors, hospital leaders, and regional operations teams.
This role combines clinical expertise, leadership, mentorship, and business acumen to help veterinarians grow professionally, strengthen hospital culture, and drive positive medical and operational outcomes. The RMD provides hands-on support through regular hospital visits, coaching, strategic planning, and collaboration with regional and enterprise stakeholders.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with Medical Directors, hospital leaders, and regional operations teams to support medical excellence and hospital performance.
- Mentor and develop veterinarians through coaching, professional development, and structured support.
- Conduct regular hospital visits, providing on-site guidance, clinical leadership, and follow-up action planning.
- Analyze medical and financial performance metrics to identify opportunities and drive improvement.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and development of veterinarians and Medical Directors.
- Lead and participate in doctor meetings, mentorship initiatives, and continuing education efforts.
- Collaborate with hospital leadership to support strategic planning, service growth, and operational initiatives.
- Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Ensure compliance with medical policies, regulatory requirements, and clinical standards.
- Partner with externship, mentorship, and leadership development programs to strengthen the veterinarian pipeline.
- Support implementation of best practices and enterprise initiatives across the region.
- Serve as interim Medical Director when needed to provide leadership continuity.
Your Experience & Skills
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Active veterinary license and DEA registration.
- 8+ years of clinical veterinary experience.
- 5+ years of Medical Director experience.
- Experience leading teams in a multi-site or growing healthcare organization preferred.
- Strong ability to interpret medical and financial performance metrics and coach teams toward improvement.
- Proven experience mentoring, developing, and influencing veterinary professionals.
- Demonstrated success leading through change, navigating complex situations, and building collaborative relationships.
- Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into measurable outcomes.
- Ability to travel extensively throughout the region (up to 75%).
Preferred Qualifications
- Board certification in a veterinary specialty.
- Experience in regional or multi-site veterinary leadership.
- Experience supporting mentorship programs, continuing education, or externship programs.
Work Environment
- Frequent travel throughout the assigned region, including driving and occasional air travel.
- Regular presence in active veterinary hospital environments.
- Ability to stand, walk, and engage with teams during hospital visits.
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on business needs.
How You’ll Grow with Us
Here, you can grow your career through access to meaningful learning opportunities, leadership programs, and continued development, including:
- Free CE and learning resources through ThriveU
- Leadership development workshops
- Career mobility across departments and teams
- Opportunities to contribute to enterprise projects and innovation initiatives
You’ll have space to thrive in your career—where your growth and wellbeing are deeply valued.
Benefits – Our Care in Action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer match
- Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
- Paid parental leave
- Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
- Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
- Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
- FREE CE courses
- Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
- Student loan support tools and assistance
Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.
Who We Are
Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.
Our Support Office teams power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people-centered culture, and forward-thinking business solutions — all while having plenty of fun along the way.
We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care—and we are united by a shared set of values.
- Service – delivering exceptional service
- Empathy – leading with care
- Accountability – achieve meaningful outcomes
- Joy – be a source of light
- Exploration – learn to fuel growth
- Team – connect for success
Read more about us here.
About Thrive
Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler—giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.
We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, are supported, and are empowered to thrive.
Ready to Join Us? Apply Today!
Description
Regional Medical Director
Location: Colorado (supporting Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico)
Travel: Up to 75%
Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $200-220/year. The actual salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
About the Team
You give so much of yourself to work—at Thrive Pet Healthcare, we recognize the impact you make every day. Across our Support Office teams, you’ll partner closely with leaders and colleagues nationwide to shape the future of veterinary care. You’ll do it with the support, tools, and community you need to thrive.
As part of a community of 360+ hospitals and a growing corporate team, you’ll be appreciated for who you are, the expertise you bring, and the impact you make across our organization.
The Medical Operations team partners closely with hospital leaders, Medical Directors, and veterinarians to advance medical excellence, doctor engagement, mentorship, and operational performance across Thrive Pet Healthcare’s specialty and emergency hospitals. Through collaboration, coaching, and strategic leadership, the team helps create exceptional outcomes for pets, clients, and care teams.
Make an Impact as a Regional Medical Director
The Regional Medical Director (RMD) is a senior clinical leadership role responsible for supporting medical excellence, doctor development, and hospital performance across a portfolio of veterinary hospitals. Reporting to the Vice President of Medical Operations, the RMD serves as a key partner to Medical Directors, hospital leaders, and regional operations teams.
This role combines clinical expertise, leadership, mentorship, and business acumen to help veterinarians grow professionally, strengthen hospital culture, and drive positive medical and operational outcomes. The RMD provides hands-on support through regular hospital visits, coaching, strategic planning, and collaboration with regional and enterprise stakeholders.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with Medical Directors, hospital leaders, and regional operations teams to support medical excellence and hospital performance.
- Mentor and develop veterinarians through coaching, professional development, and structured support.
- Conduct regular hospital visits, providing on-site guidance, clinical leadership, and follow-up action planning.
- Analyze medical and financial performance metrics to identify opportunities and drive improvement.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and development of veterinarians and Medical Directors.
- Lead and participate in doctor meetings, mentorship initiatives, and continuing education efforts.
- Collaborate with hospital leadership to support strategic planning, service growth, and operational initiatives.
- Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Ensure compliance with medical policies, regulatory requirements, and clinical standards.
- Partner with externship, mentorship, and leadership development programs to strengthen the veterinarian pipeline.
- Support implementation of best practices and enterprise initiatives across the region.
- Serve as interim Medical Director when needed to provide leadership continuity.
Your Experience & Skills
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Active veterinary license and DEA registration.
- 8+ years of clinical veterinary experience.
- 5+ years of Medical Director experience.
- Experience leading teams in a multi-site or growing healthcare organization preferred.
- Strong ability to interpret medical and financial performance metrics and coach teams toward improvement.
- Proven experience mentoring, developing, and influencing veterinary professionals.
- Demonstrated success leading through change, navigating complex situations, and building collaborative relationships.
- Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into measurable outcomes.
- Ability to travel extensively throughout the region (up to 75%).
Preferred Qualifications
- Board certification in a veterinary specialty.
- Experience in regional or multi-site veterinary leadership.
- Experience supporting mentorship programs, continuing education, or externship programs.
Work Environment
- Frequent travel throughout the assigned region, including driving and occasional air travel.
- Regular presence in active veterinary hospital environments.
- Ability to stand, walk, and engage with teams during hospital visits.
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on business needs.
How You’ll Grow with Us
Here, you can grow your career through access to meaningful learning opportunities, leadership programs, and continued development, including:
- Free CE and learning resources through ThriveU
- Leadership development workshops
- Career mobility across departments and teams
- Opportunities to contribute to enterprise projects and innovation initiatives
You’ll have space to thrive in your career—where your growth and wellbeing are deeply valued.
Benefits – Our Care in Action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer match
- Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
- Paid parental leave
- Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
- Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
- Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
- FREE CE courses
- Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
- Student loan support tools and assistance
Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.
Who We Are
Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.
Our Support Office teams power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people-centered culture, and forward-thinking business solutions — all while having plenty of fun along the way.
We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care—and we are united by a shared set of values.
- Service – delivering exceptional service
- Empathy – leading with care
- Accountability – achieve meaningful outcomes
- Joy – be a source of light
- Exploration – learn to fuel growth
- Team – connect for success
Read more about us here.
About Thrive
Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler—giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.
We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, are supported, and are empowered to thrive.
Ready to Join Us? Apply Today!
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Find JobsRegional Medical Director Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- LifeLong Medical Care4
- St. Mary's Regional Medical Center4
- Huron Regional Medical Center3
- MedStar Health3
- South Central Regional Medical Center3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services28
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals6
- Education2
- Accounting & Auditing1
- Animal Care & Pet Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regional medical director jobs.
- Active, unrestricted medical license in the relevant state or states
- Board certification in a clinical specialty such as internal medicine or family medicine
- Five or more years of post-residency clinical experience with progressive leadership responsibility
- Demonstrated experience managing physician networks, clinical teams, or multi-site operations
- Proficiency with quality metrics, utilization management, and value-based care programs
- Advanced degree such as an MBA, MPH, or MMM preferred alongside the MD or DO
Tips for Your Regional Medical Director Job Search
Quantify your clinical oversight scope
Hiring committees want to see how many providers, facilities, or patient lives you've overseen. Replace vague claims with concrete scope: number of physicians managed, geographic footprint covered, or utilization targets you moved.
Highlight dual clinical and administrative credentials
Most postings require an active medical license alongside an MBA, MPH, or MMM. If you hold both, list them in your resume header so screeners don't have to hunt. Boards and committee memberships belong there too.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists regional medical director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by sector not just title
Regional medical director roles differ sharply between payers, health systems, and multisite practice groups. Search by sector as well as title so you only spend time on postings where your background in utilization review, clinical quality, or direct care aligns.
Prepare a case study for your panel interview
Panel rounds for this role almost always include a scenario on reducing readmissions, closing care gaps, or managing a underperforming provider. Walk in with one real example you led, the intervention you designed, and the outcome you measured.
Negotiate scope before salary details
Reporting structure, budget authority, and number of direct reports determine your long-term leverage far more than base pay adjustments. Clarify those in your final interview round before any compensation conversation begins.
Regional Medical Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most regional medical directors?
The companies hiring the most regional medical directors right now include LifeLong Medical Care, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, and Huron Regional Medical Center, with the largest share of openings in California, Oklahoma, and South Dakota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Payers and large multisite health systems tend to post the most volume consistently.
How many regional medical director jobs are remote?
About 15% of regional medical director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the role's growing overlap with telephonic utilization review and managed care oversight. Sub-areas like payer medical policy, population health management, and case review tend to offer the highest share of remote and hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a regional medical director?
Start by completing residency and obtaining board certification, then build clinical credibility over several years before moving into formal leadership. Take on department chair, medical staff committee, or quality improvement roles to develop administrative experience. Pursue a graduate management degree if your target sector emphasizes business operations, and build familiarity with quality metrics, payer contracts, and regulatory compliance before applying.
Can you get hired as a regional medical director with limited leadership experience?
It's possible if you position adjacent experience strategically. Physicians who have chaired quality committees, led peer review processes, or managed utilization for a practice group have transferable skills even without a formal director title. Targeting smaller regional health systems or emerging multisite groups gives you more room to step into the role than a large health plan would.
What does the regional medical director interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a structured panel with clinical leadership and administrative executives. Expect scenario-based questions on managing underperforming providers, navigating quality audits, or driving network cost efficiency. A final round often includes a presentation to senior leadership or the board, where you walk through a strategic plan or case study from your clinical background.
Where can I find and apply to regional medical director jobs?
You can find and apply to regional medical director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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