Regional Medical Director — Foot & Ankle Surgery

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

Job summary

SSM Health seeks a Regional Associate Medical Director for Foot and Ankle Surgery and Podiatry to lead clinical alignment and regional strategy in Wisconsin. You will partner with clinical and operational leaders to standardize care delivery, improve access, and drive quality across sites.

The role reports to senior clinical leadership and requires physician leadership, a Wisconsin license, and fellowship training in foot and ankle or podiatry.

Qualifications

• MD/DO/DPM degree from an accredited program.
• Board certification or eligibility in orthopedic surgery with foot and ankle fellowship or podiatric medicine and surgery.
• Active or eligible Wisconsin medical license and medical staff membership where required.
• Demonstrated clinical excellence in foot and ankle or related musculoskeletal care.
• Physician leadership and experience in quality improvement or administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional leadership for foot and ankle surgery and podiatry within the Musculoskeletal program.
• Set regional priorities and align leadership roles across sites and forums.
• Maintain regular regional meetings and clear communication channels.
• Develop evidence-based standards and monitor quality, safety, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with operations to improve access, referrals, scheduling, and workflows.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and provider development.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Quality improvement

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Education

MD/DO/DPM degree

Board certification or eligibility in orthopedic surgery with foot and ankle fellowship training or podiatric medicine and surgery

Job description

SSM Health seeks a Regional Associate Medical Director for Foot and Ankle Surgery and Podiatry to lead clinical alignment and regional strategy in Wisconsin. You will partner with clinical and operational leaders to standardize care delivery, improve access, and drive quality across sites.

The role reports to senior clinical leadership and requires physician leadership, a Wisconsin license, and fellowship training in foot and ankle or podiatry.