Medical Director (Pediatric)

TEEMA; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Medical Director in Pediatrics for a 12-month remote contract position. The role involves clinical oversight, quality reviews, and collaboration with healthcare providers to ensure high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate must hold an MD or DO degree and a board certification in Pediatrics, along with over five years of clinical practice experience. Strong communication skills and knowledge of healthcare compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical practice experience.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, URAC, and healthcare compliance standards.
• Experience with managed care or quality improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for medical management programs.
• Review quality concerns and assess care appropriateness.
• Engage in peer-to-peer discussions with providers.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Data analysis

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification in Pediatrics

Job description

Medical Director – Pediatrics (Remote, U.S.)

This is a 12-month temporary contract position.

Location: Remote (must reside in one of the following approved U.S. states):

AK, AR, AZ, CO, DC, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY

We are seeking an experienced, board-certified Medical Director with a background in Pediatrics to join our team. Responsibilities include clinical oversight, quality reviews, and collaboration with healthcare providers to ensure high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for medical management programs
• Review quality concerns and assess care appropriateness
• Engage in peer-to-peer discussions with providers and stakeholders
• Participate in clinical committee meetings and develop corrective actions
• Support nursing and non-clinical teams on complex clinical issues
• Use data analysis to improve quality across provider networks

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree with current, unrestricted U.S. medical license
• Board certification in Pediatrics
• 5+ years of clinical practice experience
• Experience with managed care, utilization management, or quality improvement (preferred)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of HIPAA, URAC, and healthcare compliance standards

Hours of Work:

• 8-10 hours on weekdays in the preferred time zone
• 2-3 hours on a weekend day in the preferred time zone

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare

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