Director, High Acuity Care

Midwest Physicians Administrative Services, LLC dba Duly Health and Care; Highland Oaks (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Mental health benefit

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Volunteer time off

Parental leave (up to 12 weeks)

Job summary

Duly Health and Care is seeking a Director, High Acuity Care to provide strategic and operational leadership across the Care Ally, Shared Decision Making, and High Intensity Care programs. You will partner with clinic managers and clinical leaders to standardize workflows, scale capacity, and improve patient outcomes and total cost of care.

Responsibilities include leading Care Ally with panel management, expanding the Shared Decision Making program, and guiding HIC patient curation and

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead through influence with Clinic Managers and clinical stakeholders who are not direct reports.
• Strong analytical skills; comfortable working in performance dashboards and translating data into action plans.
• Program and project management skills, including the ability to scale a program (staffing, workflow, training) across multiple sites.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present program performance to senior leadership.
• Working knowledge of care management standards, TCM requirements, and payer/regulatory compliance in a Value-Based Care context.

Responsibilities

• Care Ally Program Leadership & Clinic Partnership: End-to-end performance of the Care Ally program, including panel management, scheduling, and hospital discharge intervention workflows across all clinics; resolve barriers with managers and care allies.
• Shared Decision-Making Program Leadership & Expansion: Direct the program with APPs and Social Workers to deliver goals-of-care and ACP conversations; expand staffing model and clinic coverage; define KPIs.
• High Intensity Care (HIC) Patient Curation, Scheduling & Review: Oversee identification and scheduling of high-risk patients; ensure timely access and clinician coverage; monitor outcomes and adjust strategies.
• Cross-Program Leadership, Quality & Compliance: Build and coach a high-performing team; ensure SOPs and training; report performance and cost impact to senior leadership.

Skills

Care management

Data analysis

Program management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field

Job description

At Duly Health and Care, you are supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day. You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do. With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care. Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

The Director, High Acuity Care provides strategic and operational leadership over the programs that identify, engage, and manage Duly's highest-risk patients within the Value-Based Care Primary Care population. This role has direct accountability for three integrated programs: the Care Ally Program, the Shared Decision Making (Advance Care Planning) Program, and High Intensity Care (HIC) patient curation, scheduling, and review. The Director partners closely with Clinic Managers and clinical leadership to standardize workflows, scale program capacity, and drive measurable improvement in patient outcomes and total cost of care.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Care Ally Program Leadership & Clinic Partnership Support end-to-end performance of the Care Ally Program, including panel management, scheduling, and hospital discharge intervention workflows across all clinics. Serve as the executive escalation point for Clinic Managers on Care Ally performance, staffing, and workflow issues; resolve barriers that Managers and Care Allies cannot resolve independently. Direct oversight of program performance domains: panel management, patient outreach and scheduling, admissions and readmissions, Transitional Care Management (TCM), and care management productivity. Review performance trends and dashboards regularly; translate findings into action plans with clinic and care management leadership, and track results to close the loop. Lead capacity planning, resource allocation, and staffing-coverage strategy across the Care Ally team in partnership with Clinic Managers. Sponsor pilot programs and new workflow initiatives, and drive change management for adoption across clinics.
2. 2. Shared Decision-Making Program Leadership & Expansion Direct the Shared Decision Making (Advance Care Planning) Program, partnering with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and Social Workers to deliver goals-of-care and advance care planning conversations for high-risk patients. Build and execute an expansion strategy to scale the program's reach, staffing model, and clinic coverage in line with population growth and risk-contract requirements. Establish standardized workflows, documentation standards, training, and best practices for APPs and Social Workers delivering Shared Decision Making conversations. Define and monitor program KPIs, including advance care planning completion rates, documentation compliance, and downstream impact on utilization and cost. Partner with Clinic Managers, palliative care, hospice, legal, and compliance stakeholders to ensure the program integrates cleanly into clinic operations and meets regulatory requirements.
3. 3. High Intensity Care (HIC) Patient Curation, Scheduling & Review Oversee curation of the HIC patient population, applying risk-stratification and clinical criteria in partnership with clinic and care management leadership to identify patients who need this level of engagement. Partner with Clinic Managers on scheduling strategy and visit capacity planning to ensure timely HIC patient access and appropriate clinician coverage. Lead a recurring HIC panel review cadence with clinical and operational stakeholders to assess patient status, program fit, and outcomes. Monitor HIC program effectiveness against cost, utilization, and quality targets, and adjust curation and scheduling approach based on results. Ensure HIC operations align with payer program requirements and organizational policy.
4. 4. Cross-Program Leadership, Quality & Compliance Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team across all three programs; set goals, manage performance, and support career development. Ensure all three programs adhere to care management standards, quality requirements, payer contract terms, and organizational policy; lead audit readiness and documentation quality reviews. Design, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), tools, and training resources that support consistency across clinics. Report program performance, outcomes, and cost impact to the VP, Care Management and senior leadership; make data-driven recommendations for program strategy.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Nursing or related field required; Master's degree preferred. 7+ years of experience in healthcare operations, care management, or population health, including 3+ years in a leadership role with direct reports. Demonstrated experience in a Value-Based Care or risk-based contracting environment; experience with primary care operations strongly preferred. Experience leading or scaling advance care planning, palliative, or shared decision-making programs is a plus. Clinical licensure (RN or equivalent) preferred but not required, depending on background. Skills & Competencies Proven ability to lead through influence with Clinic Managers and clinical stakeholders who are not direct reports. Strong analytical skills; comfortable working in performance dashboards and translating data into action plans. Program and project management skills, including the ability to scale a program (staffing, workflow, training) across multiple sites. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present program performance to senior leadership. Working knowledge of care management standards, TCM requirements, and payer/regulatory compliance in a Value-Based Care context.

Skills & Competencies

Proven ability to lead through influence with Clinic Managers and clinical stakeholders who are not direct reports.

Strong analytical skills; comfortable working in performance dashboards and translating data into action plans.

Program and project management skills, including the ability to scale a program (staffing, workflow, training) across multiple sites.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present program performance to senior leadership.

Working knowledge of care management standards, TCM requirements, and payer/regulatory compliance in a Value-Based Care context.

If you are committed to putting our patients first and helping shape the future of care, you belong at Duly.

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $125-$188K with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Let's start with what matters. People. Purpose. Care. At Duly Health and Care, we believe healthcare works best when it's personal, connected, and led by people who truly care. We are a physician-led medical group built on trusted relationships, teamwork, and a shared commitment to putting patients first in every decision we make. Our team members are caregivers, collaborators, problem-solvers, and leaders. Together, we show up with compassion, act with purpose, and take ownership of the care we deliver and the experience we create. Whether you're caring directly for patients or supporting the teams who do, your role matters here, and your voice is valued. We listen with intention, work as one, and challenge ourselves to keep improving, not for recognition, but because our patients, families, and communities count on us. Innovation at Duly isn't about chasing what's next for its own sake. It's about finding better ways to deliver high-quality, affordable, and accessible care, today and into the future. If you're looking for meaningful work, supportive teammates, and the opportunity to help shape the future of care while staying grounded in compassion and community, you'll find your place at Duly.