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Regional Medical Director

Diverge HealthChicago, Illinois

$230,000 - $260,000 / year

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Job Description

At Diverge Health we are passionate about improving health access and outcomes for those most in need. We partner with primary care providers to improve the engagement and management of their Medicaid patients, offering independent practices with specialized resources and clinical programs to close gaps in care. Our teams work to address medical, social and behavioral patient needs, lowering healthcare costs and improving patient lives. Guided by our core values of humility, continuous learning and feeling the weight, our team is on a mission to strengthen communities from within, unlocking people's ability to live their healthiest lives.  

We are seeking a Regional Medical Director to join our team!In this role, you will help lead the execution of Diverge’s value-based care model across our markets, bringing clinical insight, leadership, and collaboration to improve quality, cost, and patient experience outcomes.

What you’lldo

As the RegionalMedical Director, you will serve as the clinical business owner for your markets, leading physicians and care teams in delivering high-quality, coordinated, and value-based care. You will partner closely with practice leaders, market presidents, and payer partners to help translateDiverge’s model into action, ensuring our programs drive measurable improvement in patient outcomes, cost, and experience. This role blends clinical leadership and hands-on collaboration, guiding multidisciplinary teams, advancing care management strategies, and shaping how Diverge supports providers in caring for vulnerable populations.

Key areas you’ll add value

  • Lead as the in-market clinical business owner, ensuring alignment of Diverge’s care model across providers, care teams, and payer partners.
  • Build trusted relationships with primary care physicians and practice leaders to drive engagement, adherence to evidence-based care, and quality performance.
  • Serve as the collaborating physician for nurse practitioners, providing clinical oversight, mentorship, and support.
  • Provide leadership and consultation for care management programs, including case reviews, multidisciplinary rounds, and population health strategies.
  • Represent Diverge as the clinical lead for provider and health plan joint operating committees, driving improvement initiatives and accountability for outcomes.
  • Partner with Diverge’s market presidents, quality and finance teams to analyze cost trends and design interventions that reduce total cost of care and improve quality performance.
  • Monitor HEDIS, STAR, and other quality metrics to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in performance programs.
  • Collaborate with analytics, population health, and operations teams to operationalize data-informed care pathways and performance programs.

What you’llbring

  • 5 to 7 years of clinical experience in primary care, including at least 3 years in a leadership role within value-based care or population health.
  • Proven success in medical leadership, ideally within an MSO, IPA, Managed Care Organization, or similar environment.
  • Demonstrated record of improving clinical quality and patient outcomes within a value-based framework.
  • Strong analytical and clinical skills, grounded in evidence-based medicine and data-driven decision-making.
  • Experience implementing clinical protocols, quality initiatives, and utilization management strategies.
  • Proficiency with healthcare information systems, EHRs, and analytics tools.
  • Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution; board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or a related specialty strongly preferred.
  • Active and unrestricted medical license.
  • Willingness to travel up to 40 percent.
  • Deep understanding of value-based care models, including quality metrics, risk adjustment, and care management strategies.
  • Knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance, and reporting requirements.

Who we’relooking for

  • Demonstrates clinical credibility and inspires confidence among physicians and care teams through sound judgment and integrity.
  • Balances strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, fostering collaboration and accountability across multidisciplinary teams.
  • An empathetic, humble, and conscientious leader who inspires and motivates others.
  • Strong communicator who builds trust and connection with physicians, care teams, and partners.
  • Feels the weight of our mission, driven by accountability and purpose in improving lives.
  • Naturally curious and committed to continuous learning and improvement.
  • A collaborative problem solver who brings clarity, structure, and follow-through to complex work.
  • A strong representative of Diverge Health’s mission, vision, and values.

This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position. Commensurate on candidate experience, the expected base salary range for this role is $230,000 - $260,000. This position is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus of up to 20%.

Our Investors

Diverge Health is funded by GV and incubated by Triple Aim Partners, which since 2019 has partnered with entrepreneurs to co-found and launch eight companies focused on improving the quality, experience and total cost of healthcare.

At Diverge Health we believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences enrich our teams and enable us to realize our mission. If you do not have experience in all areas detailed above, we encourage you to share your unique background with us and how it might be additive to our team.

Special Considerations 

Diverge Health is dedicated to the principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, reproductive health decisions, family responsibilities or any other characteristic protected by the federal, state or local laws. Our decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

 At this time, we are unable to support hiring in Alaska and Hawaii due to our primary operations being based in the Eastern and Central time zones.

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