Regional Medical Officer (MD/DO)

PM Pediatrics; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Pediatric Care seeks a Regional Medical Officer to lead provider onboarding, training, and ongoing education across the region. The role ensures adherence to culture, quality, and office workflows while addressing safety, documentation, and staffing needs.

The candidate will mentor providers, manage scheduling in collaboration with the regional team, and drive performance improvement initiatives with Clinical Excellence and Operations leadership.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited pediatric residency program (ACGME/AOA).
• Board-certified or eligible (ABP/ABEM/AOBEM).
• Ability to obtain and maintain DEA certification; licensed in the state where the site is located.

Responsibilities

• Lead provider training and ongoing education; ensure culture, quality, and office workflow alignment.
• Coordinate scheduling and staffing to meet training needs and provider productivity.
• Respond to patient safety concerns; review safety reports and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor providers and oversee quality improvement, chart reviews, and documentation efficiency.

Education

ACGME/AOA Pediatric or IM-Peds residency

ABP/ABEM/AOBEM board certification

DEA certification

State medical license

Job description

Summary

The Regional Medical Officer is a leadership role reporting to the Regional Operations Director (ROD). The primary responsibility is to ensure providers are well-oriented to PM Pediatric Care’s culture, value and processes; engaged; and well-trained. The Regional Medical Officer will provide training and education for new providers, reinforce skill development among low-performing providers, assist in adjusting the provider schedule to match training needs and seasonality, and address quality and safety concerns.

Description

KEY FOCUS AREAS

• On-time progression of new providers through Provider Training Program
• Provider acquisition and retention
• Timely scheduling of interviews and candidate hiring decisions
• Provider team clinical performance
• Building a culture of quality and safety

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provider Training and Ongoing Education for Providers: Provide in-person orientation for new providers, including culture, quality, and office workflow. Ensure timely completion of Provider Training Program, which includes running provider assessments, Bootcamps, skills workshops, lectures, and RESCUE training. Engage early and often with low performing providers to improve their clinical performance and engage all providers in ongoing education, including introducing new clinical guidelines, in collaboration with Clinical Excellence Team.
• Provider Scheduling and Shift Management: Support ROD in completing and adjusting provider schedule to match training needs and provider productivity. Collaborate with regional team in securing backup coverage for last minute callouts to prevent office closures.
• Quality, Safety, and Medical Complaints: Respond to patient complaints that are medically related and escalated from the provider who rendered care or calls that are urgent in nature. Review safety reports, investigate root causes, implement corrective actions, and close loop with central teams. Provide feedback to the providers as warranted.
• Clinical Documentation and Resource Utilization: Ensures appropriate provider documentation, collaborates with Clinical Excellence Team on chart review process; monitors and coaches providers on use of templates, proper coding, and resource utilization.
• Provider Recruitment and Hiring: Review candidate qualifications, conduct on-site interview, arrange shadowing shifts for candidates, and make timely hiring recommendations to Operations Manager and ROD.
• Provider Mentorship and Support: Circulate among provider staff at all assigned offices on weekly or bi-weekly basis. Respond to medical escalation consults and/or develop system for peer-to-peer consult Conduct pNPS review monthly and, in collaboration with Operations Manager, work with bottom providers on action plan and progress. Recommend to Clinical Excellence Team and Operations Manager any providers in need of Performance Improvement Plans (PIP). Provide training and mentorship related to PIP.
• Regional support: Provide back up coverage for Regional Clinical Managers or Regional Medical Officers on PTO. Participate in Administrator-On-Call rotation.
• Physician Officer Duties: Serve as the Clinical Lab Director and Radiography Safety Officer in region. Serve as Collaborating Physician for APPs. Serve as the primary liaison to JV Partners and Chief Medical Officers in region.

CLINICAL REQUIREMENT: 26 - 32 hours clinical per week based on regional needs and determined by supervisor

CLINICAL REQUIREMENT: 26 - 32 hours clinical per week based on regional needs and determined by supervisor

Qualifications

MINIMUM HIRING REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME/AOA in Pediatric or IM-Peds residency training program.
• BC/BE with the ABP or ABEM/AOBEM.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DEA certification
• Licensed in the state where the site is located.
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.
• Training and quality improvement/process improvement experience

ATTRIBUTES

• Recognized by patients and peers as an exemplary pediatric medical provider; sought out by others for advice.
• Sets and models high performance and behavior standards
• Pursues everything with energy, drive and a need to finish; meets commitments.
• Consistently exceeds goals; pushes self and others to excellence.

Compensation

Compensation: $240,000 - $270,000 The salary/rate range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary/rate for this role. Please note that actual salaries/rates may vary within this range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and based on experience and qualifications.

EEO Statement

PM Pediatric Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

PM Pediatric Care is transforming physical and mental health care for kids and young adults. With nearly 100 locations nationwide, a convenient telehealth offering, partnerships with leading children’s hospitals, and a rapidly growing pediatric mental health program, PM is making a meaningful difference in our communities through the delivery of convenient, compassionate, best-in-class care We’re seeking passionate, skilled professionals who value innovation, impact, and excellence. Join our growing national team and help us revolutionize pediatric healthcare, while building a rewarding career.