Area Medical Director

MedCap Health; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, 401(k) benefits

Remote leadership role

Ongoing leadership development

Job summary

MedCap Health is seeking a fully remote, full-time Area Medical Director to mentor NPs and PAs across our consult services and growing network. The role emphasizes building onboarding programs, leading education initiatives, and ensuring high-quality care across facilities with about 20% travel for in-person engagement.

You will guide structured onboarding, mentor clinical decision-making, and collaborate with physician specialists while monitoring quality metrics and CMS compliance.

Qualifications

• MSN required and NP license in good standing; multi-state preferred.
• 10+ years as NP in PALTC/SNF/LTACH settings.
• 5+ years in leadership, education, or program development.
• Clinical background in cardiology, pulmonology, nephrology, or infectious disease.
• Proven success in building and leading NP/PA teams.
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and value-based care.
• Proficiency with EHR systems, dashboards, and care coordination platforms.

Responsibilities

• Guide NPs and PAs through onboarding and mentorship of clinical decision-making.
• Collaborate with physician specialists and administrators.
• Monitor quality metrics and refine care protocols.
• Implement audit tools and optimize consult distribution and schedules.
• Partner with DONs and administrators to ensure high-quality multi-facility care.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Quality improvement

Collaboration

Education

MSN

NP license (multi-state)

DNP (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Dashboards

Care coordination platforms

Job description

MedCap Health is hiring a fully remote, full-time Area Medical Director to lead and mentor NPs and PAs across growing consult services. If developing people, advancing quality, and fostering collaboration energize you, this role was designed with you in mind.

BECOMING ONE OF OUR AREA MEDICAL DIRECTORS

At MedCap, leadership means supporting your team, earning their trust, and making a real impact. In this role, you'll receive competitive pay, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, and 401(k)), meaningful autonomy, and the opportunity to mentor providers across specialties. With just 20% travel, you'll stay closely connected to teams and facilities, without living on the road. You'll also have the authority, tools, and executive backing to build robust onboarding programs, lead education initiatives, and create an environment where clinicians truly thrive.

DELVE DEEPER INTO THIS LEADERSHIP ROLE

As Regional Clinical Director, you spend your days guiding NPs and PAs through structured onboarding, mentoring clinical decision-making, collaborating with physician specialists, monitoring quality metrics, refining protocols, implementing audit tools, coordinating schedules and consult distribution, partnering with DONs and administrators, and ensuring consult services deliver consistent, high-quality care across facilities and states.

ALL ABOUT MCH

At MedCap Health, we deliver high-quality, in-house medical care designed to improve outcomes across post-acute and long-term care settings. Our mission centers on providing comprehensive, compassionate care through collaboration, accountability, and clinical excellence. With a growing network of over 70 providers, we continue to expand our reach while maintaining a closely connected, supportive culture. We believe clinicians perform best when they're trusted, empowered, and supported with the right structure and resources. Our team values autonomy, flexibility, and access to ongoing training and leadership support. At MedCap, your career growth and work-life balance are equally important.

THE TYPE OF AREA MEDICAL DIRECTOR WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for someone who meets these requirements:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Active Nurse Practitioner license in good standing (multi-state preferred)
• 10+ years of NP experience in PALTC, SNF, or LTACH settings
• 5+ years of experience in leadership, education, or program development
• Clinical background in cardiology, pulmonology, nephrology, or infectious disease
• Proven success in building and leading NPP teams
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, documentation standards, and value-based care
• Proficiency with EHR systems, dashboards, and care coordination platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is strongly preferred