Medical Director (Pima County)

SHPCA SCAN Health Plan; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 255,000 - 367,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/Field work

Quarterly bonus program

Generous PTO

11 holidays + floating

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SCAN Health Plan is seeking a Medical Director to lead clinical teams delivering high-quality, home-based care across multiple states. You will oversee geriatrics and palliative care, plus telehealth initiatives, with a focus on outcomes and regulatory compliance.

The role offers a base salary and quarterly bonus, with a remote/field work mode and generous benefits to support a mission-driven organization serving older adults.

Qualifications

• Must hold Doctoral Degree M.D. and unrestricted medical license.
• Geriatrics/palliative care experience of 5+ years preferred.
• Experience with virtual care/telehealth is a plus.
• Knowledge of CMS guidelines and Medicare Advantage is expected.
• Familiarity with ICD-10/HCC coding and EMR systems is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
• Track and analyze clinical performance metrics and utilization.
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement care-enhancing strategies.
• Provide primary medical care to home-based patients and conduct rounds both in person and virtually.
• Maintain EMRs and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Geriatrics

Telehealth

Clinical collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

HIPAA compliance

Multilingual (preferred)

Problem solving

Change agent mindset

Technological literacy

Education

Doctoral Degree M.D.

Job description

Founded in 1977 as the Senior Care Action Network, SCAN began with a simple but radical idea: that older adults deserve to stay healthy and independent. That belief was championed by a group of community activists we still honor today as the "12 Angry Seniors". Their mission continues to guide everything we do. Today, SCAN is a nonprofit health organization serving more than 500,000 people across Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington, with over $8 billion in annual revenue. With nearly five decades of experience, we have built a distinctive, values-driven platform dedicated to improving care for older adults. Our work spans Medicare Advantage, fully integrated care models, primary care, care for the most medically and socially complex populations, and next-generation care delivery models. Across all of this, we are united by a shared commitment: combining compassion with discipline, innovation with stewardship, and growth with integrity. At SCAN, we believe scale should strengthen - not dilute - our mission. We are building the future of care for older adults, grounded in purpose, accountability, and respect for the people and communities we serve.

Medical Director

Responsibilities

Leadership: Directly manage a multi-disciplinary team of nurse practitioners and physicians to ensure coordinated and high quality care delivery. Track and analyze clinical performance metrics related to health outcomes and utilization rates. Use this data to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance overall care quality. Participate in community stakeholder meetings and address any issues related to care provided to their residents. Provide education and guidance to other clinical team members related to geriatrics, complex care, and palliative care. Actively participate in provider meetings and quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes.

Patient Care: Provide primary medical care services to patients residing in their place of residence. Collaborate with program nurse practitioners and other interdisciplinary team members to manage complex patients by conducting in-person and virtual patient rounds in tandem with other team members. Participate in a telephonic on-call program to support team members after hours and weekends. Provide immediate support to team members for urgent care needs for members such as change in medical condition or goals of care discussions.

Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (EMRs) and other relevant documentation. Adhere to regulatory requirements, and coding/documentation standards, guidelines, and quality measures set forth by Medicare and other relevant authorities.

We seek Rebels who are curious about AI and its power to transform how we operate and serve our members. Actively supports the achievement of SCAN’s Vision and Goals. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree M.D. required.
• Unrestricted State Medical License required.
• Geriatrics/Palliative care experience: 5+ years of related experience as a physician, preferably with home-based visits, geriatrics, chronic disease management, and hospice and/or palliative care.
• Experience with virtual care/telehealth preferred.
• Knowledge of the treatment of complex chronic diseases, such as dementia, diabetes, heart failure, and COPD.
• Ability to identify team needs and coordinate with other resources/programs appropriately.
• Knowledge of HCC and ICD-10 coding and documentation.
• Knowledge of wound care and management.
• Knowledge of CMS guidelines and Medicare Advantage Managed Care.
• Comfortable with initiating goals of care and end of life discussions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and change agent mindset needed to build relationships with healthcare team and patients.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity required, multilingual skills preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain HIPAA requirements.
• Adaptable and open to change and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn basic technological skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, EMR) and open to new technology.

What’s in it for you?

• Base salary range: $255,000.00 to $367,025.00 annually
• Quarterly bonus program
• Work Mode: Remote/Field
• Robust Wellness Program
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO)
• Eleven paid holidays per year, plus 1 additional floating holiday, plus 1 birthday holiday
• Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match and contribution
• Robust employee recognition program
• Tuition reimbursement

A background check is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

Become part of a mission-driven team that makes a difference in the lives of seniors every day. SCAN has a long history of finding and investing in ways to meet seniors' needs. This focus is what attracts employees to SCAN. For each and every one of us, the SCAN mission is personal. Keeping Seniors Healthy and Independent is both our mission and our passion. That same commitment carries over to our employees. We provide the training, tools and support necessary to do your work. We reward effort and celebrate success. SCAN both develops and attracts people who are leading experts in their respective fields. If the SCAN mission is one you believe in too, we reward effort and celebrate success.

Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.

At SCAN we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more. SCAN is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Why consider a career at SCAN?

• A competitive compensation and benefits program
• An annual employee bonus program
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO)
• Eleven paid holidays per year
• Excellent Retirement Savings program
• A work-life balance
• An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!