Physician Medical Director - Primary Care Location - New Orleans, LA Permanent - Fulltime M-F Onsite 8a-5p Overview Physician Medical Director in Primary Care based in New Orleans, LA, for a healthcare organization specializing in value-based care for medically complex and socially vulnerable populations. This physician will provide a dedicated 70% of hours providing clinical duties and 30% on administrative duties. The role is designed to break the cycle of "emergency room-centric" care by providing comprehensive, team-based medical services and focusing on clinical leadership, mentoring, and operational strategy. Responsibilities • Clinical Care: Provide high-quality primary care to a dedicated panel of members, managing chronic diseases, acute conditions, and preventative needs. • Leadership & Mentoring: Lead an interdisciplinary "pod" (team) of healthcare professionals; coach and mentor physicians, advanced practice providers (APPs), nurses, and behavioral health specialists. • Population Health: Participate in "population health huddles" to achieve quality and utilization benchmarks and manage acute exacerbations onsite to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations. • Collaboration: Partner to shape clinical operations and workflows; represent the organization in relationships with community partners, hospitals, and payers. • Continuum Management: Track member status across all care settings (ER, hospital, home-based) to ensure stabilized transitions of care. Qualifications • Licensure: Active, unrestricted medical license in Ohio. • Experience: Prefer 5 years of clinical experience, including experience leading interdisciplinary teams. • Background: Experience in primary care, inpatient medicine, or community-based settings serving complex populations. • Attributes: Strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and a mission-driven commitment to value-based care models. Compensation & Benefits • Sign-on Bonus: Up to $50,000. • Total Potential Compensation: Over $300,000. • Benefits: Comprehensive package including 401(k), dental, health, vision, malpractice insurance, paid time off, and relocation assistance.