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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- 5114392
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
- Dept of Corr - Div of Inst
- Health and Human Services
- Public Safety
- Full-Time (Salaried)
- Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Title: Regional Medical Director (Eastern): Department of Corrections
State Role Title: Physician II
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Pay Band: 8
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: DOC Headquarters
Agency Website: https://vadoc.virginia.gov/job-opportunities/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
$30k Sign-On Bonus, up to $60k Student Loan Repayment, or Relocation Assistance (all with tenure agreements) available for eligible state new hires.
Based out of a designated Correctional Facility in the Eastern Region, the Regional Medical Director provides supervision of medical practitioners and coverage at all Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) facilities within the Eastern Region.
Position provides interval medical practitioner and practice performance reviews to assure medical providers are meeting appropriate standards of care.
Assists the Chief Medical Officer and medical practitioners in responding to litigation from inmates.
Performs assessments, participates in quality improvement initiatives, and develops and reviews medical guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Develops expectations and monitors metrics for medical practitioners for each facility.
Communicates as needed with the Chief Medical Officer, Regional Nurse Manager, Regional Health Service Administrator, and other Departmental and facility staff to coordinate medical services and initiatives.
Assists in the provision of on call and direct patient care coverage of all facilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Current Virginia medical license.
Board certification or board-eligible in primary care or related field.
Proficiency in medical policies, practices, and procedures.
Experience supervising/managing medical providers and other clinicians in a medical setting.
Extensive experience as a practicing physician.
Knowledge and skills to evaluate the performance of independent providers in the VADOC.
Willing and able to provide feedback on practice patterns and evidence-based practices.
Assist with providing peer review and continuing medication education.
Good interpersonal skills, superior communication skills both orally and in writing.
Ability to supervise medical staff and independent practitioners across the VADOC healthcare system.
Additional Considerations
Extensive experience as a practicing physician.
Experience with electronic health records and telemedicine.
Experience in correctional medicine.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resource
Phone: 804-385-1123
Email: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
- 5114392
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
- Dept of Corr - Div of Inst
- Health and Human Services
- Public Safety
- Full-Time (Salaried)
- Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Title: Regional Medical Director (Eastern): Department of Corrections
State Role Title: Physician II
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Pay Band: 8
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: DOC Headquarters
Agency Website: https://vadoc.virginia.gov/job-opportunities/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
$30k Sign-On Bonus, up to $60k Student Loan Repayment, or Relocation Assistance (all with tenure agreements) available for eligible state new hires.
Based out of a designated Correctional Facility in the Eastern Region, the Regional Medical Director provides supervision of medical practitioners and coverage at all Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) facilities within the Eastern Region.
Position provides interval medical practitioner and practice performance reviews to assure medical providers are meeting appropriate standards of care.
Assists the Chief Medical Officer and medical practitioners in responding to litigation from inmates.
Performs assessments, participates in quality improvement initiatives, and develops and reviews medical guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Develops expectations and monitors metrics for medical practitioners for each facility.
Communicates as needed with the Chief Medical Officer, Regional Nurse Manager, Regional Health Service Administrator, and other Departmental and facility staff to coordinate medical services and initiatives.
Assists in the provision of on call and direct patient care coverage of all facilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Current Virginia medical license.
Board certification or board-eligible in primary care or related field.
Proficiency in medical policies, practices, and procedures.
Experience supervising/managing medical providers and other clinicians in a medical setting.
Extensive experience as a practicing physician.
Knowledge and skills to evaluate the performance of independent providers in the VADOC.
Willing and able to provide feedback on practice patterns and evidence-based practices.
Assist with providing peer review and continuing medication education.
Good interpersonal skills, superior communication skills both orally and in writing.
Ability to supervise medical staff and independent practitioners across the VADOC healthcare system.
Additional Considerations
Extensive experience as a practicing physician.
Experience with electronic health records and telemedicine.
Experience in correctional medicine.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resource
Phone: 804-385-1123
Email: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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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 Merck, Aledade, and Centurion Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Payers and large multisite health systems tend to post the most volume consistently.
How many regional medical director jobs are remote?
About 70% of regional medical director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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