National Medical Director, Primary Care & ACO Strategy

Bluestone; Stillwater (MN); Hybrid; USD 280,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluestone Physician Services seeks a National Medical Director to lead clinical excellence, quality and strategic growth across primary care programs. This executive role oversees physicians and medical directors, shaping clinical governance and performance, and guiding partnerships within Bluestone ACO initiatives.

The ideal candidate blends clinical excellence with operational acumen, driving utilization strategy and continuous process improvement in a hybrid field/office/remote environment,

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MD or DO).
• Leadership experience.
• Knowledge and experience within primary care.
• Ability to work independently with excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with leadership and provider teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with diverse populations.
• Advanced-level computer proficiency with email, fax, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership & Team Oversight
• Provide direct oversight, mentoring, and performance management for primary care physicians and medical directors.
• Support the Complex Primary Care team through active involvement in ongoing clinical process improvement initiatives.
• Program & Executive Partnerships
• Serve as the Medical Director for the Bluestone ACO programs.
• Partner closely with the VP of Clinical Practice to align clinical strategy, care models, and clinical governance.
• Participate in payer, vendor, and operator partner relationships and alignment discussions.
• Regional Utilization & Operational Performance
• Accountable for utilization outcomes, driving alignment with Medical Directors and PCPs to execute market- and practice-level clinical workflows, manage total cost of care, and achieve shared savings goals.
• Collaborate with the Business Director to ensure effective resourcing for regional utilization strategies.
• Partner with organizational leadership to identify continuous improvement opportunities that enhance clinical outcomes and elevate the patient experience.

Skills

Primary care knowledge

Leadership experience

Independent work

Time management

Professional relationships

Communication skills

Computers & data tools

Education

Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Job description

Bluestone Physician Services seeks a National Medical Director to lead clinical excellence, quality and strategic growth across primary care programs. This executive role oversees physicians and medical directors, shaping clinical governance and performance, and guiding partnerships within Bluestone ACO initiatives.

The ideal candidate blends clinical excellence with operational acumen, driving utilization strategy and continuous process improvement in a hybrid field/office/remote environment,