A faith-based, rapidly growing health system in Dallas, TX is seeking a full-time Medical Director for its Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) Accountable Care Organization. This executive clinical leadership role drives value-based care transformation across a network of 12 hospitals and dozens of regional clinics. The position serves as the primary clinical champion for ACO performance, physician engagement, and population health strategy.

Perks and Benefits

Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule (8 AM–5 PM); no nights or weekends indicated
Part of a nationally recognized, award-winning health system
Great Place to Work Certified 2026–2027
Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026
Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025
TIME's Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026
Newsweek's America's Most Admired Workplaces 2026
Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025

Practice Highlights

Provide strategic clinical leadership for the MSSP ACO program, ensuring CMS compliance and advancing shared-savings goals
Lead quality strategy to improve CMS metrics including preventive health, chronic condition management, patient experience, and utilization measures
Serve as liaison between clinical staff, administration, and the value-based care leadership team
Oversee performance dashboards with analytics teams; translate data insights into actionable clinical improvement plans
Lead root cause analyses, care variation reduction projects, and performance improvement initiatives
Build and maintain relationships with employed and independent physicians to promote ACO engagement and accountability
Educate providers on MSSP requirements, documentation best practices, and VBC performance measures
Facilitate provider meetings, clinical education sessions, and performance feedback forums
Partner with care management and post-acute leadership to optimize patient transitions and reduce readmissions
Develop patient-centered strategies for high-risk, high-cost populations including chronic disease management, telehealth, and home-based care
Collaborate with community organizations to address social determinants of health for Medicare beneficiaries
Serve as a key member of the ACO Board; participate in quarterly CMS performance reviews
Represent the ACO at local, regional, and national MSSP forums and conferences
Key performance indicators include MSSP shared savings targets, quality score benchmarks, reduction in avoidable admissions, improved CAHPS scores, and risk adjustment accuracy

Qualifications

MD or DO degree required; advanced degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field preferred
Current, unrestricted Texas medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a relevant specialty required
8–10 years of clinical practice experience with progressive leadership responsibilities
Prior experience in value-based care, ACOs, population health, or clinical integration strongly preferred
Proven track record in quality improvement, physician engagement, and cost containment programs
Experience with CMS MSSP quality reporting, risk adjustment, and performance improvement preferred
Strong understanding of healthcare economics, CMS payment models, and ACO operations
Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate analytics into clinical action
Excellent communication, collaboration, and physician engagement skills

About the Community

Dallas, TX is a major metropolitan hub offering a vibrant urban lifestyle, diverse neighborhoods, and a robust healthcare ecosystem. The health system has served the Dallas region for nearly a century and continues to expand as one of the fastest-growing health systems in America.