Regional Medical Director, Post-Acute Care & SNF (Full-Time)

Theoria-Medical; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

CME and licensure reimbursement

iPad with LTE for charting

Job summary

Theoria Medical seeks a physician leader to serve as Regional Medical Director (RMD), providing strategic oversight across post-acute care and senior living communities. The RMD will drive clinical excellence, quality outcomes, provider performance, and value-based care initiatives within the region while overseeing Medical Directors and provider teams.

In a dyad leadership model, the RMD partners with Regional Directors of Operations and VPs of Operations to strengthen clinical standards,

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics.
• Active and unrestricted medical license in applicable state(s).
• Active DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, mentorship, and support to Medical Directors, Attending Physicians, and Advanced Practice Providers across the region.
• Establish and maintain clinical standards to promote quality, compliance, and exceptional patient outcomes.
• Support provider recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics

Job description

Regional Medical Director, Post-Acute Care & SNF (Full-Time)

Theoria Medical is seeking a physician leader to serve as a Regional Medical Director (RMD), providing strategic oversight across a portfolio of post-acute care and senior living communities. This role supports skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, and independent living settings while overseeing facility-level Medical Directors and provider teams.

Working in a dyad leadership model alongside Regional Directors of Operations and Vice Presidents of Operations, the RMD drives clinical excellence, quality outcomes, provider performance, and value-based care initiatives throughout the region. The role also serves as a key partner to facilities, hospitals, and healthcare systems, helping strengthen relationships and advance organizational goals.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care while maintaining clinical practice and influencing healthcare delivery at scale.

About Theoria MedicalTheoria Medical is leading the charge in healthcare innovation, bringing multispecialty physician services and forward-thinking technology to skilled nursing facilities across the country.

Incentive Plans & Competitive CompensationWe're proud to offer a highly competitive Total Rewards Package designed to support the success of our physician leaders. Combined with comprehensive benefits, professional development support, and resources that make practicing easier, our Total Rewards Package reflects our commitment to recognizing clinical excellence, supporting leadership, and investing in physician success.

• Exceptional compensation, with the opportunity to exceed industry benchmarks
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with employer matching and participation
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for eligible candidates
• Short and long-term disability insurance for eligible candidates
• Employer Paid - Life Insurance Policy
• CME and licensure reimbursement
• iPad with LTE for charting and lab coat

What You’ll DoClinical Leadership

• Provide oversight, mentorship, and support to Medical Directors, Attending Physicians, and Advanced Practice Providers across the region.
• Establish and maintain clinical standards to promote quality, compliance, and exceptional patient outcomes.
• Support provider recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention initiatives.

Quality & Performance Improvement

• Lead initiatives focused on reducing hospital readmissions, improving transitions of care, and enhancing patient outcomes.
• Drive performance related to value-based care programs, HCC documentation, risk adjustment, and care gap closure.
• Promote evidence-based medicine and High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles throughout assigned markets.

Operational Partnership

• Partner closely with Regional Directors of Operations and Vice Presidents of Operations in a dyad leadership model to drive regional clinical and operational performance.
• Partner with operational leadership to align clinical and business objectives.
• Support initiatives that improve productivity, census growth, care coordination, and operational efficiency.
• Utilize data and analytics to identify opportunities and implement performance improvement strategies.

Growth & Strategic Partnerships

• Collaborate with hospitals, health systems, and referring providers to strengthen post-acute care partnerships.
• Assist in developing specialized clinical programs that support patient recovery and enhance organizational growth.
• Support regional growth initiatives through physician leadership, hospital partnerships, and development of innovative clinical programs.
• Serve as a physician ambassador for Theoria Medical throughout the assigned region.

Your QualificationsRequired

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics
• Active and unrestricted medical license in applicable state(s)
• Active DEA registration
• Minimum of five (5) years of physician leadership experience in post-acute care, senior living, long-term care, or related healthcare environments

Preferred

• Experience leading value-based care, population health, HCC/risk adjustment, or readmission reduction initiatives
• Demonstrated success improving quality, operational, and financial performance metrics
• Experience leading change management and quality improvement initiatives
• Strong physician leadership and team development skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across clinical and operational teams
• Experience using data to drive decision-making and performance improvement
• Knowledge of geriatric and post-acute care practices
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
• Approximately 80% clinical responsibilities and 20% administrative leadership responsibilities
• Regional travel required (approximately 20%) to support facilities, provider engagement, quality initiatives, and strategic partnerships
• Opportunity to maintain clinical practice while serving as a physician executive responsible for regional clinical strategy, quality outcomes, and provider engagement

Theoria Medical rewards performance and invests in you long-term.

We offer highly competitive physician leadership compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development support, and resources designed to help our providers thrive both clinically and professionally.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Theoria Medical conducts criminal background checks and pre-employment drug testing on all candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.