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Medical Director (Post-Acute Care)

WellSky
Remote, United States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Feb 2026

About the role

The Medical Director is responsible for providing oversight, medical guidance and support to the full spectrum of WellSky’s clinical management post-acute care solutions and programs. The scope of this job includes providing expertise and leadership in medical management, as well as care coordination activities for acute and post-acute care services.

We invite you to apply today and join us in shaping the future of healthcare!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead improvements of post-acute clinical programs by driving strategy, design, and implementation.

  • Provide timely expert medical review for post-acute care services (SNF, IRF, LTACH, HH), provide a clinical opinion about the medical service under review (including post-decision reviews), and be available for escalations from the nurse teams.

  • Document clinical review findings, actions, and outcomes per policy and in accordance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

  • Provide guidance for clinical operational aspects of the post-acute care programs.

  • Collaborate with providers to coordinate and/or support care transitions.

  • Identify and develop opportunities for innovation to increase effectiveness and quality, including education development, training, and issue resolution.

  • Participate in client JOCs or partner/stakeholder meetings as needed.

  • Perform other job duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • Doctorate in related field

  • At least 4-6 years of relevant work experience

Job Expectations:

  • Willing to travel up to 25% based on business needs

  • Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed

  • Must work in accordance with applicable security policies and procedures to safeguard company and client information

  • Must be able to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time

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WellSky is where independent thinking and collaboration come together to create an authentic culture. We thrive on innovation, inclusiveness, and cohesive perspectives. At WellSky you can make a difference.

WellSky provides equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. WellSky is proud to be a drug-free workplace.

 

Applicants for U.S.-based positions with WellSky must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Certain client-facing positions may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunizations and occupational health mandates.

 

Here are some of the exciting benefits full-time teammates are eligible to receive at WellSky:

  • Excellent medical with Rx, dental, and vision benefits

  • Mental Health support through EAP

  • Generous paid time off, plus 13 paid holidays

  • 100% vested 401(K) retirement plans

  • Educational assistance up to $2500 per year

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