Executive Medical Director
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Medical Director
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
60661, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
2/13/25
Executive Medical Director
Preferred Podiatry Group (PPG) is a nationally recognized leader in podiatric healthcare services, specializing in long-term care and nursing home facilities. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a dynamic and growth-oriented professional to join our team as Executive Medical Director.
This leadership role is ideal for a strategic thinker and motivated problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment. At PPG, we take pride in our team of dedicated, detail-oriented professionals with a proactive, results-driven mindset. As a key member of the leadership team, the Executive Medical Director plays a pivotal role in cultivating an environment where the industry's top podiatric care providers can excel.
What You Will Do
- Leadership & Team Development: Lead and mentor a team of Regional Medical Directors, ensuring effective territory management and maintaining high standards for our 125+ Podiatrists and Nurse Practitioners while cultivating a positive, patient-centered culture.
- Clinical & Operational Excellence: Oversee provider escalations using the “3 Steps of Fix” methodology to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance: Drive clinical excellence through ongoing audits, provider education, and mentorship while ensuring adherence to compliance standards.
- Accountability & Performance Management: Enforce policies outlined in the employee handbook, including clinical best practices, client relations, and expense reimbursement.
- Provider Recruitment & Training: Partner with the recruiting team to lead interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new providers, ensuring seamless integration into our team.
- Strategic & Financial Alignment: Collaborate with the broader leadership team to exceed clinical, financial, and operational targets aligned with the annual budget.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Monitor key clinical metrics, leveraging leading indicators to drive proactive interventions and continuous improvement.
- Innovation & Strategic Initiatives: Act as a clinical subject matter expert, identifying and leading cross-departmental initiatives from concept to implementation.
- Ancillary Program Oversight: Manage and optimize performance for specialized clinical programs, including MIPS Reporting and Diabetic Shoes.
- Sales & Business Development Support: Partner with the Sales & Marketing team to contribute to Corporate Chain Sales and Account Management programs.
- Clinical Engagement: Maintain a hybrid schedule that includes direct patient care in a small local territory and travel to other regions for coverage as needed.
What it takes to join the Family
- Licensed Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM): Must hold an active, unrestricted DPM license in good standing.
- Residency & Clinical Leadership Experience: Previous experience in a clinical leadership role, with a strong background in podiatric care.
- Long-Term Care Expertise: Experience providing podiatric services in long-term care or nursing home settings.
- Business & Strategic Acumen: Minimum of 10+ years managing teams of clinicians, with the ability to drive operational excellence and growth.
- Process & Project Management Skills: Strong ability to lead complex initiatives, implement best practices, and oversee clinical operations.
- Geographic Eligibility: Must reside in a state where PPG provides services.
- Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel regularly, including visits to the Chicago office every 1-2 months for new provider orientation and executive meetings.
- Public Representation & Thought Leadership: Comfortable being the “face” of the provider practice at industry events, conferences, and key stakeholder meetings.
- Entrepreneurial & Growth Mindset: Passion for innovation, with the ability to develop and expand initiatives such as diabetic shoes, fall prevention programs, and other revenue-generating services.
- This role requires a highly motivated, forward-thinking leader dedicated to advancing podiatric care in long-term care settings.
Why Preferred Podiatry Group?
- Performance-Based Rewards: We recognize and reward your contributions! Enjoy a competitive base salary with a performance-driven bonus program that directly reflects your impact and achievements. Your initiative fuels your earning potential.
- Flexible Work Environment: Achieve a better work-life balance with our hybrid remote work schedule. While you'll have opportunities for in-person collaboration, we support a flexible approach that allows you to thrive both professionally and personally.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: We invest in your well-being with a robust benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family covered.
- A 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching to help secure your financial future.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can rest, recharge, and pursue what matters most outside of work.
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance, along with other voluntary benefits to give you peace of mind.