Associate Medical Director (Family Medicine) — Locum-to-Perm, Remote/Hybrid — Dallas, TX

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Location: Dallas, TX (remote during locum period; hybrid upon permanent hire)
Position Type: Locum-to-perm — Clinical only
Specialty: Family Medicine (Associate Medical Director)
Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Coverage: Supplemental clinical coverage; 13-week locum assignment
Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance provided

Overview
Seeking a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician to serve as Associate Medical Director in a managed-care administrative role. This clinically focused position provides operational leadership and medical oversight across utilization management, disease management, quality, and regulatory activities, with a transition from fully remote locum work to a hybrid permanent model.

Key Responsibilities

• Review prior authorizations and appeals for medical necessity
• Conduct peer-to-peer provider reviews
• Provide clinical oversight for utilization management, disease management, and quality programs
• Contribute to development and maintenance of medical policies, clinical guidelines, and coverage rules
• Analyze provider performance data and review provider applications and quality concerns
• Assist the Sr. Medical Director with oversight and administration of fraud, waste & abuse programs and pharmacy coordination
• Participate in regulatory interactions with state and local agencies and in managed care committee meetings
• Support development and monitoring of annual organizational goals
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to job design, workflows, and operational processes
• Apply medical expertise within operational and business contexts and interpret Texas Medicaid regulations
• Demonstrate leadership, clear communication, and managed-care–oriented decision-making

Qualifications

• Active Texas medical license or willingness to obtain
• Board Certification in Family Medicine
• Clean professional record (highly preferred)
• Familiarity with Texas Medicaid regulations and managed-care operations

Work Arrangement & Transition

• Fully remote during the locum assignment; transition to hybrid schedule upon permanent placement
• Locum-to-perm conversion expected following the coverage period

If you are a clinically oriented leader with managed-care experience and knowledge of Texas Medicaid, this role offers impactful administrative responsibilities combined with direct clinical oversight.