Regional Foot & Ankle Medical Director

SSM Health Care System; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health in Wisconsin seeks a Regional Associate Medical Director for Foot and Ankle Surgery and Podiatry to lead regional clinical alignment and standardization. You will collaborate with market leaders, optimize access and care pathways, and advance quality and safety across sites.

The role requires board-eligible or board-certified expertise, Wisconsin license eligibility, and a track record in physician leadership and program development.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or DPM degree from an accredited program.
• Board certification or eligibility in orthopedic surgery with foot and ankle fellowship training, podiatric medicine and surgery, or equivalent.
• Active or eligible Wisconsin medical license and medical staff membership where required.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional foot and ankle surgery and podiatry services and engage multiple sites.
• Set regional priorities, align leadership roles, and participate in quality and access forums.
• Monitor outcomes, safety, and patient experience, driving standardization.
• Collaborate with operations to optimize scheduling, workflows, and regional coordination.
• Support workforce planning, onboarding, and provider development.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Strategic collaboration

Communication

Data-informed improvement

Provider engagement

Education

MD/DO/DPM degree

Wisconsin license or eligibility

Board certification/eligibility in foot & ankle or POD

Job description

SSM Health in Wisconsin seeks a Regional Associate Medical Director for Foot and Ankle Surgery and Podiatry to lead regional clinical alignment and standardization. You will collaborate with market leaders, optimize access and care pathways, and advance quality and safety across sites.

The role requires board-eligible or board-certified expertise, Wisconsin license eligibility, and a track record in physician leadership and program development.