Medical Director - MedStar Family Choice - Remote Opportunity
MedStar Health · Columbia, MD
Posted October 17, 2026
MedStar Health - Corporate (Columbia) · 10980 Grantchester Way, Columbia, MD, US, 21044
- Pay: $226,000 – $270,000 per year
- Schedule: Full Time, Day (Rotating Weekends)
- Location: MedStar Health - Corporate (Columbia)
- MedStar Job ID: 170326
Health Plan Medical Director Physician - MedStar Family Choice - Remote Opportunity
MedStar Health offers a uniquely rewarding career in a major marketplace. Shape your future in health care in the kind of setting that’s right for you and your practice. Become part of an organization that welcomes your experience and input — as a clinician and healthcare expert.
We are looking for a physician with primary care and health plan experience to join MedStar Family Choice, our Medicaid Managed Care organization, as the health plan Medical Director in the Baltimore, MD area. In this position you will participate in the development and daily execution of case management, disease management, population health management, utilization review and other operations of the health plan. You will also conduct a daily review of current inpatients, precertification requests, pharmacy requests, review of emergency department visits, review of appeals, and consultations with nurse case managers and other associates to ensure the daily operations of the plan. Utilization review decisions for members of MedStar Family Choice (MFC) are made according to Utilization Management (UM) criteria and based on medical necessity and the existence of coverage.
Qualifications
- MD or DO Degree
- BC in Primary Care
- 5 years clinical experience in Primary Care
- Health Plan experience preferred
- Must reside in the DC/Maryland area
- DC and Maryland Licensure
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing clinical excellence and professional development.
This is a remote telehealth work opportunity.
As a MedStar Health associate, you can expect
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid medical licensing and malpractice insurance
- Generous paid time off
- CME leave and CME allowance
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
Be a part of a nationally - recognized health system and the largest provider of health services in the Maryland region. With our vast resources and capabilities at your disposal, you can expand your clinical expertise. Enjoy a rich career and a quality of life unique to the Mid-Atlantic region, which features a mix of urban, suburban and rural communities.
Be the provider you were meant to be, here at MedStar Health.
MedStar Health is the largest health system in the region, with 30,000 associates, working at 10 hospitals, hundreds of ambulatory care sites – all together more than 700 access points of care, covering more than 225 zip codes in 17 counties. We are also ranked among the “Best Places to Work” by Baltimore magazine, Baltimore Business Journal, and Washington Business Journal.
MedStar Health is committed to equity for all people and communities. A proud member of the Institute for Diversity in Healthcare Management, we are committed to expanding career and leadership opportunities for ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse individuals. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and accomplishment at all levels of the organization. As a leader in healthcare, we are taking action to evolve our organization and bring unique, multidimensional perspectives together to deliver equitable care, improve the health of the communities we serve, and contribute to the advancement of the healthcare industry overall.
At MedStar Health, we believe diverse teams and perspectives make us stronger, lead to better care for our patients, and foster a supportive work experience for our associates. Our commitment to diversity is built into our SPIRIT values, where we acknowledge that teamwork and system effectiveness is built on the collective strength and cultural diversity of everyone working with open communication and mutual respect.
Employer
MedStar Health
MedStar Health is the largest health system and the largest provider of healthcare services in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore region. A non-profit organization, MedStar brings together 30,000 associates working at 10 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care sites, more than 700 access points of care across more than 225 zip codes in 17 counties in Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia.
The MedStar system includes:
- Hospitals including MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial, MedStar Franklin Square, MedStar Good Samaritan, MedStar Harbor, MedStar Montgomery, MedStar Southern Maryland and MedStar St. Mary's
- MedStar Medical Group, one of the nation's 15 largest medical groups, plus ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care and primary care practices across the region
- One of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country, with major research and innovation platforms
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose MedStar:
- Published hiring ranges on every position
- The largest employed anesthesia group in the region, with MDAs, CRNAs and CAAs employed directly by the health system
- Productivity and quality incentives, paid malpractice, CME time and allowance, and 403(b), 457(b) and 457(f) retirement plans on many roles
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility as a non-profit employer
Recognition: MedStar Health has been named one of "America's Greatest Workplaces" by Newsweek (including Inclusion and Diversity, Women, Parents and Families, Mental Wellbeing and Healthcare) and one of "America's Best Employers" by Forbes. MedStar is committed to equity for all people and communities.