Utilization Management, Medical Director

About Altais:

At Altais, we’re on a mission to improve the healthcare experience for everyone—starting with the people who deliver it. We believe physicians should spend more time with patients and less time on administrative tasks. Through smarter technology, purpose-built tools, and a team-based model of care, we help doctors do what they do best: care for people. 

Altais includes a network of physician-led organizations across California, including Brown & Toland Physicians, Altais Medical Group Riverside, and Family Care Specialists. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected healthcare system. 

About the Role

Are you looking to join a fast-growing, dynamic team?

We’re a collaborative, purpose-driven group that’s passionate about transforming healthcare from the inside out. At Altais, we support one another, adapt quickly, and work with integrity as we build a better experience for physicians and their patients.

The Utilization Management, Medical Director is a key physician responsible for advancing clinical excellence, quality outcomes, utilization management, and provider engagement across the network. This role provides clinical oversight, supports evidence-based care delivery, and partners with providers, care management teams, and operational leaders to improve healthcare quality, patient outcomes, and effective stewardship of healthcare resources. The Medical Director helps ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, supports utilization and population health initiatives, and contributes to strategic growth through provider recruitment, retention, and network development. With a focus on aligning clinical, operational, and organizational priorities, this role serves as a trusted physician leader in advancing value-based care and high-performing provider networks.

You will focus on:

• Clinical Leadership:
  • Provide clinical oversight and direction to ensure the quality and efficiency of healthcare services.
  • Develop and implement clinical protocols, guidelines, and standards.
  • Monitor and evaluate clinical performance metrics and outcomes.

• Quality Improvement:
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety.
  • Oversee the implementation of evidence-based practices and clinical pathways.
  • Conduct regular reviews of clinical data to identify areas for improvement.
  • Partner with Quality, Care Management, and Population Health teams to improve HEDIS, Stars, preventive care, care gap closure, and utilization performance metrics.
  • Support identification and management of high-risk, high-cost, and high-opportunity patient populations through data-driven interventions.

• Provider Relations:
  • Foster strong relationships with network physicians and healthcare providers.
  • Collaborate with providers to address clinical issues, improve care coordination, and promote best practices.
  • Facilitate educational sessions and training programs for providers.

• Utilization Management & Care Coordination
  • Provide physician leadership for utilization management activities, ensuring appropriate, effective, and evidence-based use of healthcare resources.
  • Collaborate with care management, case management, and network providers to support high-quality, cost-effective patient care across the continuum.
  • Participate in prospective, concurrent, and retrospective utilization review activities, including review of medical necessity determinations, treatment plans, hospital admissions, and specialty referrals.
  • Serve as a clinical resource for complex utilization, authorization, and care management cases.
  • Support development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of utilization management policies, procedures, clinical criteria, and authorization guidelines.
  • Analyze utilization trends, referral patterns, inpatient and outpatient utilization data, and opportunities for improved care coordination and resource stewardship.
  • Partner with operational and clinical leaders to achieve utilization, quality, and population health performance goals.
  • Participate in appeals and peer-to-peer discussions with health plans and providers regarding medical necessity and coverage determinations when appropriate.
  • Provide clinical oversight and input related to high-risk patient management, transitions of care, and complex case reviews.
  • Support provider education regarding utilization management principles, evidence-based practice standards, and appropriate resource utilization.

• Utilization Management Committee Leadership
  • Participate in and/or chair Utilization Management Committee meetings as assigned.
  • Present utilization trends, performance metrics, and improvement opportunities to clinical and operational leadership.
  • Provide clinical leadership in the development of UM strategies that improve outcomes while maintaining responsible stewardship of healthcare resources.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Population Health, and Care Management teams to align utilization management activities with organizational goals.

• Compliance and Regulation:
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Stay updated on changes in healthcare regulations and implement necessary adjustments.
  • Manage audits and accreditation processes.

• Strategic Planning and Network Growth:
  • Contribute to the development and execution of the IPA's strategic plan.
  • Identify opportunities for growth and expansion of services.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to align clinical goals with organizational objectives.
  • Participate in network expansion efforts through presentations, outreach to strategic provider prospects

• Provider Recruitment and Retention
  • Participate in recruitment outreach activities, employment fairs, residency program events, other events as identified/prioritized by President, SCAL Network
  • Actively participate in all physician candidate interviews, once physician has passed through initial screening
  • Develop and maintain relationship with physician candidates in final round of selection process, and throughout onboarding process if/when hired
  • Participate in onboarding/orientation of new physicians after start date
  • Serve as AMG Friendly Physician for Southern California Region

The Skills, Experience & Education You Bring

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Active and unrestricted medical license
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Required Certification: Board certification in a medical specialty
• Strong understanding of quality improvement methodologies and healthcare regulations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze complex clinical data and develop actionable insights.
• Strong knowledge of utilization management, care management, population health, and value-based care principles.
• Ability to conduct medical necessity reviews and evaluate clinical appropriateness using evidence-based guidelines.
• Experience managing provider appeals, authorization reviews, and payer interactions.
• Understanding of HEDIS, Stars, RAF, quality incentive programs, and managed care performance metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to influence physician behavior through education, collaboration, and data-driven performance improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an IPA, health plan, ACO, delegated medical group, managed care, or value-based care environment. Experience with utilization management, medical necessity review, provider appeals, care management, population health, and quality improvement programs strongly preferred.
• Prior experience serving as a Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, or Physician Advisor supporting utilization management, care management, population health, or quality programs.
• Experience working with delegated managed care arrangements, health plan partners, and utilization management committees.

The Base Salary for this position is $186,000 - $223,200/year

In addition, we provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401k savings plan with a company match
• Flexible time off and 9 Paid Holidays
• This position will also be eligible to participate in our annual bonus program

You Share Our Mission & Values:  

Compassion 

We act with empathy and a deep respect for the challenges faced by physicians and their patients. Our work is driven by a genuine commitment to improving lives and ensuring that care is delivered with dignity, understanding, and humanity. 

Community 

We foster a culture of collaboration--with physicians, patients across the healthcare ecosystem, and among our teams. By building strong, trusted relationships, we create a unified community focused on advancing patient care and physician well-being. 

Leadership 

We lead with integrity and vision, setting the standard for excellence in physician support and healthcare innovation. Through collaboration and expertise, we empower others to lead, drive change, and shape the future of care. 

Excellence 

We are relentlessly focused, results-driven, and accountable for delivering measurable value to physicians and the patients they serve. Our high standards reflect our commitment to excellence, operational discipline, and continuous improvement. 

Agility 

We embrace change as a constant and respond swiftly to the evolving needs of the healthcare industry. With flexibility and forward-thinking, we adapt, innovate, and act decisively to keep physicians at the forefront. 

Altais values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed in our salary posting for transparency but may vary based on factors including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

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