Medical Director

OverviewNest Health is a value-based care provider dedicated to making comprehensive medical, behavioral, and social care radically accessible to America’s highest risk families. Our model includes primary adult and pediatric care, mental health and nutrition support, vaccinations and labs, same- and next-day acute visits, chronic condition and transitions of care management, social services and navigation, and more. Nest has achieved national traction across states and payers and is expanding to new markets.What does it mean to be a part of a startup?Working at a healthcare startup can be fast-paced and evolving, with varied workloads and high expectations. You will have opportunities to be high impact, creative, solution-oriented, and to contribute across multiple roles. Flexibility, accountability, and self-sufficiency are important, and you may wear multiple hats.Your role may be less defined than in other settings, requiring you to juggle various responsibilitiesYou will have opportunities to learn about new roles and areas, sometimes outside your standard positionStartups move quickly; you may need to adapt to changes in systems or processesYou will need to be highly autonomous with fewer structures and development opportunities, and you should raise your hand when help is neededCollaboration is essential to communicate changes and ensure seamless support across functions, with regular feedback and clear communicationWhat is the purpose of this role?The Medical Director provides cross-market clinical leadership and oversight, ensuring excellence in care delivery across Nest Health’s growing footprint. Reporting to the Chief Clinical Officer, the Medical Director partners with pod leaders and contracted physicians to drive performance in quality, patient experience, outcomes, and value-based care.This role blends system-level leadership with hands-on clinical engagement through ride-alongs, chart reviews, and periodic patient care coverage (primarily virtual). The Medical Director also serves as a clinical ambassador in external conversations—representing Nest’s model and results in payer discussions and supporting strategic partnerships.The ideal candidate is innovative and practical, skilled at providing and coaching full-spectrum family medicine in a value-based model. This role is essential in building scalable clinical operations that advance Nest’s mission of radically accessible family care.What will you do?Provide leadership and oversight to pod leaders across multiple Nest markets, ensuring alignment with clinical standards, protocols, and organizational goalsOversee contracted physicians responsible for collaborative practice agreements or virtual care, ensuring appropriate supervision and compliance with state regulatory requirementsFoster collaboration and drive clinical performance, quality improvement and access, building team capacity to deliver best-in-class longitudinal primary care and care coordination for Nest familiesDefine and monitor clinical performance metrics related to value-based care, including utilization, quality, and patient satisfactionParticipate in interdisciplinary care coordination and case review processes across marketsCollaborate with external partners, including payers and health systems, to promote the Nest model and support clinical integrationProvide limited virtual direct patient care on an as-needed basis to support market needs and maintain connection to the care modelIntermittent travel to Nest markets to support clinical oversight and team engagementRemain current in pediatrics and adult primary and acute care, utilization management, quality management, managed care principles, and new clinical developments and technologiesWhat do you bring to Nest?Current Board-Certification in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics OR Family MedicineActive Medical License or eligible for application within the USActive DEA Controlled Substances Registration or eligible for applicationMinimum of three years (5+ years preferred) clinical experience providing services to children and adults with chronic medical and behavioral health conditions; plus 2+ years in a leadership role (residency experience can count)Mission-driven, goal-oriented and passionate about underserved populations, community health, and the Nest Health modelAvailable to work full time and participate in a rotating call scheduleExperience working as a member of an interdisciplinary care team preferredExperience in a population health- and value-based model is strongly preferred but not requiredExperience precepting and mentoring students, residents, and advanced practitioners is a plus but not requiredEducating and encouraging all vaccinations including COVID-19Skills and CompetenciesPassion for improving care for underserved populations, particularly those covered by MedicaidExcellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skillsSuperior written and verbal communication with the ability to tailor messages to investors, payers, and clinical team membersExceptional time management and attention to detailStrong problem-solving and analytical capabilitiesWhat is required (travel & physical requirements)?In-person visits will be completed in the patient’s home. The physician will be expected to observe in-person visits to assess clinical capabilities of advanced practice providersThis role will be primarily remote, but travel to markets to provide in-person oversight and leadership will be requiredAdditional travel to HQ/other markets may be required to support team building, training, or organizational meetingsMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds at timesNest understands that job requirements sometimes exclude people who identify with historically marginalized groups from applying to jobs for which they are qualified. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements listed, or if you achieved these requirements through unconventional channels, we encourage you to apply.What does Nest bring to the table?We are reimagining what a supportive workplace looks like. We offer competitive compensation packages, employer-sponsored health, dental, and life options, and unlimited PTO, along with a comprehensive suite of benefits:Family-centric health support with access to comprehensive services for urgent care, behavioral health, psychology, and psychiatry for you and your familyParental Leave for both primary/non-primary caregivers with options for a tiered return to work and additional PTO for prenatal care and backup childcareReimbursement for work-related vehicle expenses for staff who drive as part of their job responsibilitiesTuition reimbursement up to $3,000 per year for education and professional developmentEmployer-sponsored short-term and long-term disability benefitsEnrollment in 401(k) Retirement Plan with flexible contribution optionsWhy choose Nest Health?Nest has earned recognition such as Rock Health’s Next-Gen Pediatric innovations, New York Times Top Five Who Spread Hope, and other accolades. We have attracted national attention from outlets like 60 Minutes, Business Insider, NYTimes, Fierce Healthcare, Axios, and more, including Inc.’s Female Founder 500 List for 2025. Nest was founded in 2022 and has raised over $20M from leading investors. Learn more about us at the Nest Health website. The Nest care model video is available for viewing. Nest Health celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds.Learn more about us at the Nest Health website. Learn more about the Nest care model video from a recognized filmmaker. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06