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Medical Director

Priority Health
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/24/2025 CLOSED ON 1/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director position at Priority Health?

Job Summary

Priority Health is seeking a Medical Director. This position is critical to Priority Health's mission of improving health, inspiring hope and saving lives as we partner with medical communities. Expectations will include: A strong understanding of the guiding principles of; Right care, Right time, Right place, Right cost. This strong understanding of the guiding principles will be demonstrated through applications of evidence-based utilization review process and application of sound clinical judgement. The medical director will be part of the medical director teams and will work jointly with each of the lines of business leaders to assure compliant, evidence-informed decisions are provided. This position will have responsibilities including peer to peer clinical discussions, and participation in denials management which include review of previous clinical decisions by Priority Health Medical Directors (appeals). There will be opportunities to clinically contribute to discussions specific to populations health topics. Expectation to maintain Board Certification in a Medical or Surgical specialty from a nationally recognized specialty board. This position will be a strong contributor to support the mission and vision of Priority Health.

Essential Functions

  • Understand Priority Health’s mission, strategic goals, and value proposition for our communities and the people we serve.
  • Actively participate in support of medical management
  • Provide clinical oversight to nurse case management and utilization management.
  • Promote and advocate for patient-centered care, evidence-based medicine, and lower per-capita costs; participate in the development of clinical utilization guidelines, health management programs and clinical quality programs.
  • Promote evidence-base care standards with our community physician partners.

Qualifications

  • Required Doctorate
  • 3 years of relevant experience in clinical setting Required
  • 3 years of relevant experience Managed care experience Required
  • Proven experience and evidence of success in effective physician communication and education skills; evaluation of evidence-based standards of care and application of utilization management skills and strategies. Preferred
  • LIC-Physician (MD) - STATE_MI State of Michigan required Or
  • LIC-Osteopathic Physician (DO) - STATE_MI State of Michigan required

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

  • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
  • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
  • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Priority Health - 1231 E Beltline - Grand Rapids

Department Name

PH - Medical Affairs

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday (weekend rotation)

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
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