Medical Director — Lead Compassionate Care & Teams

Frontier Direct Care; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Frontier Membership for you and family

Voluntary insurance options

401(k) with financial wellness

Job summary

Frontier Direct Care is seeking a Medical Director (MD/DO) to lead clinical teams and uphold a patient-first care model in Texas. You will provide clinical oversight, mentor providers, collaborate with the Lead PCP, and shape workflows with the CMO to deliver high-quality, compliant care.

You will also oversee daily clinic operations, budget, inventory, and staff coordination while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence across Frontier locations.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Active and unrestricted Texas medical license.
• Board certification in Family Medicine.
• 3–5 years of experience in family practice or primary care.
• Active DEA registration or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Demonstrated leadership experience—mentoring or managing a clinic.
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance and patient safety regulations.
• Passion for relationship-based care and leading by example.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical teams to deliver comprehensive, unrushed care.
• Provide oversight, coaching, and training to APPs and the nurse manager.
• Collaborate with a Lead PCP to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Hire and retain providers aligned with patient-first care.
• Work with the Chief Medical Officer and leadership to optimize workflows and build a sustainable care model.
• Oversee daily clinic operations including budget, inventory, and staff coordination.
• Lead weekly team meetings to promote open dialogue and problem-solving.
• Ensure care complies with state/federal regulations and internal standards.
• Provide quarterly feedback to the team to drive improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Healthcare compliance

Patient safety

Relationship-based care

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certification in Family Medicine

Job description

Frontier Direct Care is seeking a Medical Director (MD/DO) to lead clinical teams and uphold a patient-first care model in Texas. You will provide clinical oversight, mentor providers, collaborate with the Lead PCP, and shape workflows with the CMO to deliver high-quality, compliant care.

You will also oversee daily clinic operations, budget, inventory, and staff coordination while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence across Frontier locations.