Remote Medical Director (Part-Time) – CA clinical leader

Acentra Health; California (MO); Remote; USD 232,000 - 291,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Educational assistance

Job summary

Acentra Health seeks a Fractional (part time) Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and physician oversight for the California transition-support services program within the UIS framework. You will establish clinical standards, guide safe assessments, and advise on care continuity for Medi-Cal beneficiaries.

This remote role within California requires deep expertise in managed care, collaboration with nurses, social workers, and care coordinators, and the ability to shape protocols,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of clinical practice.
• 5+ years as physician executive with managed care experience.
• MD or DO with CA license.
• Board certification in a clinical specialty.
• Willing to travel within CA.
• Must reside in CA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, redirect, and respond to inquiries from physicians, providers, and customers.
• Consult with general and specialty practitioners as needed.
• Represent and promote Acentra Health in professional settings.
• Foster external physician and provider relationships.
• Remain current on applicable regulations and legislation.
• Review medical information trends and approaches.
• Provide medical expertise in developing clinical goals and policies.
• Provide oversight of physician consultants and advisors.
• Conduct and document peer-to-peer consultations.
• Work with medical, nursing, and administrative staff on matters requiring shared attention.
• Provide clinical oversight for UIS transition-support services.
• Advise on clinical escalation, member safety, treatment continuity, and post-discharge support.
• Provide consultation to nurses, social workers, care coordinators, and other program staff.
• Support the development of clinical protocols, escalation pathways, assessments, intervention plans, and training materials.
• Review clinically complex cases and advise on appropriate referrals, interventions, and follow-up.
• Support coordination with DHCS, Gainwell, providers, hospitals, and community partners on clinical matters.
• Monitor clinical trends, unresolved needs, failed handoffs, and potential transition-related deterioration.
• Advise on clinical quality improvement and future expansion of care-management services.
• Support business development, strategic planning, and expansion of related clinical services.
• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including HIPAA.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Executive leadership

Healthcare policy

Stakeholder management

Education

MD or DO with CA license

Job description

Acentra Health seeks a Fractional (part time) Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and physician oversight for the California transition-support services program within the UIS framework. You will establish clinical standards, guide safe assessments, and advise on care continuity for Medi-Cal beneficiaries.

This remote role within California requires deep expertise in managed care, collaboration with nurses, social workers, and care coordinators, and the ability to shape protocols,