Medical Director Physician
At a glance
Medical Director role at Essen Health Care. Boston, MA · full-time · $250,000–$350,000 a year.
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What you'll do
- Guide and coach providers across Massachusetts, answering clinical questions and helping them work through complex cases
- Review charts, audit cases and join ride-alongs to check care quality and consistency
- Track provider results, documentation and safety, then lead improvements and give performance feedback
- Coordinate with care teams on integrated services, clinical program planning and provider training
- See patients at home for assessments, diagnoses and care plans, and document treatment and follow-up in EHRs
What you bring
- An MD or DO from an accredited U.S. medical school, plus residency training in internal or family medicine
- A current Massachusetts medical license with prescribing authority and board certification in internal or family medicine
- At least 5 years of clinical practice, ideally in home care, primary care or another listed area
- Leadership experience and skill using EMR/EHR systems and maintaining documentation standards
Who this fits
This role suits a physician who wants to combine provider leadership with direct home-based patient care under a reduced panel. You’ll oversee providers serving patients across Massachusetts and work with multidisciplinary care teams. Geriatrics training or palliative care experience is a plus.
From the employer
Intention Healthcare, an Essen Health Care company, is a specialized medical group dedicated to providing accessible medical care to vulnerable and underserved patients who require care at home. Intention Healthcare delivers an integrated model that spans in-home primary care, longitudinal care management, remote monitoring, and real-time support for caregivers. Our clinical programs are designed to improve quality, reduce avoidable utilization, and expand access for members who face barriers to traditional care.
Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!
Job SummaryPosition Title: Medical Director Intention MA
Location: Greater Boston, Massachusetts Organization: Intention Healthcare
Job Summary: Intention Healthcare is seeking an experienced and mission driven Medical Director to oversee and guide the Intention Provider team in delivering home-based primary care across Massachusetts. This leadership role ensures the delivery of high-quality clinical services through direct oversight of provider performance, documentation standards, quality initiatives, regulatory compliance, and clinical best practices. The Medical Director also serves as the primary clinical resource for the providers, offering mentorship, guidance and support for complex cases while fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Medical Director will provide direct clinical care under a reduced patient panel.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include:
Clinical Leadership and Oversight
Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and ongoing support to Intention providers across Massachusetts
Serve as the primary point of contact for clinical questions, diagnostic guidance, and case consultations.
Ensure adherence to evidence based clinical standards, treatment protocols and organizational policies
Conduct periodic ride-alongs, case audits and chart reviews to monitor quality and consistency of clinical care
Quality and Performance Management
Oversee provider performance metrics, including productivity, patient outcomes, documentation timeliness and quality, and safety standards
Lead quality improvement initiatives aimed at clinical effectiveness, patient satisfaction and decreasing utilization rates
Develop and implement workflows, best practices and quality benchmarks to optimize operational efficiency
Provide feedback, coaching and performance evaluations for providers including individualized improvement plans when needed.
Ensure closed loop clinical communication occurs with external clients, partners and care team members
Program Development and Collaboration
Partner with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, PAs, NPs, specialists, behavioral health providers, and care coordinators to support integrated care delivery
Participate in strategic planning for clinical service expansion, program design and innovation in home based care
Support onboarding, training and continuing education for Intention Providers
Clinical Practice
Conduct comprehensive health assessments during home visits, including physical exams, medication reconciliation, and review of medical histories.
Diagnose medical conditions, develop individualized care plans, and prescribe medications as appropriate.
Educate patients and families on disease management, lifestyle changes, medication adherence, and preventive care.
Maintain detailed and accurate electronic health records (EHR) of patient assessments, treatments, and follow-ups.
QualificationsQualifications:
Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) degree from an accredited United States medical school
Successful completion of residency in internal medicine or family medicine at an accredited healthcare institution
Current Massachusetts license and prescriptive authority
Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Geriatrics training or palliative care experience is preferred but not required
Minimum of 5-7 years of clinical experience, preferably in home-based care, primary care, geriatrics, internal medicine or complex disease management
Demonstrated leadership experience
Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems and documentation standards
Compensation: All-in compensation: $250-350K comprised of base and performance incentives
Potential to purchase shares in company available for tenured providers
Equal Opportunity EmployerEssen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.