System Medical Director - Senior Health Division

American Geriatrics Society; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Allina Health in Minnesota seeks an experienced physician leader to join as System Medical Director for Senior Health and System Geriatrics, guiding strategy and operations across our aging services while maintaining clinical excellence in geriatric care.

You will collaborate with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and leaders to advance quality, safety, patient experience, and outcomes for older adults, shaping the future of geriatric care delivery across the system.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school with residency completed.
• Licensed physician in MN at hire; WI license required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead physician services operations across the geriatrics service line.
• Oversee physician recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
• Drive quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives to improve outcomes.
• Partner with physicians and operational leaders on system-wide priorities.
• Manage financial performance and resource planning for geriatrics across the system.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Quality improvement

Clinical governance

Collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

Residency completed

Tools

MN Medical License

WI Medical License

DEA Certificate

ACLS-BLS Tier 3

Prescribing Monitoring Program

NPI

Job description

Allina Health is seeking an experienced, visionary physician leader to join our team as System Medical Director for Senior Health and System Geriatrics. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for senior health services across our integrated healthcare system while maintaining focus on administration in the geriatric medical practice, as well as a clinical practice focused on delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

As System Medical Director, you will collaborate with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, operational leaders, and multidisciplinary care teams to advance quality, safety, patient experience, and clinical outcomes for older adults. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of geriatric care delivery across Allina Health while helping patients achieve their best possible health and well-being.

• Lead physician services operations across the service line, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and care standards.
• Oversee physician recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and development.
• Drive quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives to improve clinical outcomes.
• Partner with physicians and operational leaders to advance strategic priorities and system-wide initiatives.
• Manage financial performance, resource planning, and service line operations.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine and

• Completed a residency program as applicable to their clinical specialty

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
• ACLS-BLS Tier 3 - Multisource required within 180 Days
• Licensed Physician - WI required upon hire
• Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate required upon hire
• Prescription Monitoring Program required upon hire
• National Provider Identifier required upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine
• Completion of ACGME-accredited Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine