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Are you a Medical Director Leader seeking permanent job opportunities? Look no further! AMN Healthcare is your gateway to a wide array of rewarding career options. With a total of 3 permanent Medical Director Leadership jobs currently available, our platform is your one-stop destination for your job search needs.

Competitive Salaries for Medical Director Jobs

When it comes to compensation, AMN Healthcare ensures that our opportunities are not just abundant but also lucrative. The pay rates for our current Medical Director Leadership Leadership jobs range from $212k to $300k annually. Based on jobs placed in the last year, the average pay rate for Physician Medical Director positions was $296k per year. In fact, the average annual salary for Medical Director Physician Leadership currently available as of Jun 03, 2026 stands at $256k per year.

Medical Director Leadership Salary Trends

We understand that staying informed about salary trends is essential when you’re considering your next career move. Based on historical data from the last year of posted Medical Director Leadership jobs, the average pay hovers around $296k per year. It’s worth noting that the highest paying job for a permanent Medical Director Leadership role in the last year reached $400k annually, highlighting the potential for growth in your career.

Flexible Start Dates to Suit Your Schedule

At AMN Healthcare, we prioritize your convenience. As of Jun 03, 2026, we offer Medical Director Leadership jobs with a range of starting dates, including Jun 16, 2026 (3 jobs). This flexibility allows you to plan your transition into a new position seamlessly, giving you the freedom to choose what works best for your schedule.

Diverse Facilities Hiring Medical Director Leadership Physician Jobs

The types of facilities offering permanent Medical Director Leadership jobs for Physician professionals are diverse. Whether you prefer to work in Hospital Vendor (4 jobs), Senior Health Provider (2 jobs), Federally Qualified Health Center (2 jobs), Psych/Behavioral (1 job), and Physician Practice (1 job) facilities, AMN Healthcare has you covered.

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AMN Healthcare currently has permanent Medical Director positions available in Danbury.
permanent
Physician Advisor Lead
  • Danbury, Connecticut – 06810
  • June 16, 2026
$280k to $300k
Yearly Pay*
Nuvance Health, now a part of Northwell Health, an award-winning non-profit health system, is seeking their next Physician Advisor Lead in Danbury, Connecticut! The Position
  • The Physician Advisor will provide clinical leadership and expertise in utilization management, level-of-care(LOC) determinations, and clinical documentation across the organization. 
  • This physician leader will oversee approximately 10+ FTEs (direct and indirect) including two direct physician reports, and will work closely with medical staff, case management, and revenue cycle teams to ensure appropriate utilization of healthcare resources while maintaining high standards of patient care and regulatory compliance. This individual will provide oversight for other physician advisors for both the centralized denial prevention unit and the local hospitals. 
  • This role will serve as a key clinical resource for physicians and care teams, providing guidance related to hospitalization appropriateness, level-of-care status, length-of-stay management, and continued stay reviews. The Physician Advisor will support care teams in navigating complex cases and ensuring appropriate patient placement and discharge planning.
  • The Physician Advisor will play an important role in supporting the organization’s denial prevention and denial management strategies. This includes conducting peer-to-peer reviews with payers, assisting with complex appeals, and providing clinical expertise to overturn denied or downgraded coverage determinations.
  • This leader will work closely with utilization management and clinical documentation teams to promote best practices, ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and improve documentation integrity across the medical staff.
  • The Physician Advisor will also serve as a consultant and mentor to other Physician Advisors and attending physicians, helping to standardize workflows, policies, and approaches related to utilization review, clinical documentation, and payer interactions.
  • A key priority for this role will be educating and engaging physicians throughout the organization, strengthening understanding of utilization management processes, regulatory requirements, and documentation expectations.
  • The ideal candidate is a collaborative and respected physician leader who can build strong relationships across departments, communicate effectively with both clinical and administrative teams, and support high-quality, efficient patient care.
Requirements
  • MD/DO is required. 
  • Completion of specialty residency (e.g. Internal Medicine)
  • Board Certified/Eligible Physician licensed in the applicable states
  • American College of Physician Advisors (ACPA) certification preferred
  • Minimum of three years of physician advisor experience preferred
  • Minimum of five years of Hospitalist and/or Internal Medicine experience is strongly preferred. 
  • Strong clinical acumen, knowledge of care management/utilization review, third payor guidelines, medical necessity criteria, denials management, clinical documentation requirements 
  • This position requires relocation to the local area and onsite presence.
Compensation Details
  • The base salary range for this position is $280,000 to $300,000 annually. In addition, a leader may be eligible for other benefits, including but not limited to health insurance coverage, retirement benefits, and bonuses. The total compensation for the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The base salary range listed above is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
The Organization
  • Nuvance Health, (Nuvance), now part of Northwell Health, an innovative, award-winning, non-profit health system, was formed in April 2019 through the merger of two leading health systems, Health Quest and Western Connecticut Health Network. “Nuvance”, derived from a combination of the words “new” and “advance,” reflects a mission to “continually progress and pursue impossible to enhance the health and well-bring of every person in the communities served.” 
  • The newly created health system was developed to provide communities across New York’s Hudson Valley and western Connecticut with more convenient, accessible, and affordable care. Nuvance Health is governed by a 17-member Board of Trustees. With seven hospitals, more than 2,600 aligned physicians, and 11,000 employees, Nuvance Health serves more than 1.5 million residents across western Connecticut and the Hudson River Valley. 
  • This region benefits from a strong economic base and a stable to growing population. The system’s flagship hospitals, Danbury Hospital and Vassar Brothers Medical Center, each benefit from geographic positioning with minimal significant hospital-based service competition, while Norwalk Hospital operates within a highly competitive Fairfield County market. For FY 2021, Nuvance Health generated a breakeven operating margin on revenues of approximately $2.5M, and the system’s balance sheet is solid. Leadership is focused on the continuing advancement of system integration to realize benefits of synergy and scale.
The Community 
  • Danbury, located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, is a vibrant city known for it’s history, thriving economy, and proximity to both natural beauty and urban amenities. 
  • Danbury offers variety of attractions including the Danbury Railway Museum, Tarrywile Park & Mansion, Danbury Fair Mall, and the Danbury Ice Museum.
  • Served by a well-regarded public school system, Danbury offers a multitude of educational opportunities including Danbury Public Schools, Western Connecticut State University, and Sacred Heart University. In addition, Danbury is also home to multiple private and charter schools including St. Gregory the Great School. 
  • Danbury offers a wide variety of family activities including Danbury Library, Danbury Farmer’s Market, The Danbury Music Centre, and many annual cultural, music, and food festivals.  
Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:?Christine YoungExecutive Recruiterchristine.young@amnhealthcare.com913-752-4532#BESmith#BESrecruitment#LI-CY1#HEC
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Nationwide Statistics on Medical Director Leadership Jobs

At AMN Healthcare, we try to provide you with the data you need to make a decision about working a Medical Director Leadership permanent job. We’ve compiled information about salary ranges and trends across the US over the last 3 months, along with other important data about types of healthcare facilities offering work so you have the latest at your fingertips.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Medical Director Leadership Jobs

How many Permanent Medical Director Leader jobs are available in the US from AMN?

As of 6/2/26, AMN Healthcare had 3 exclusive job opportunities for Permanent Medical Director Leadership professionals in the US.

What is the salary range for Medical Director Leadership jobs in the US today?

Pay rates for Medical Director Leadership professionals in the US currently range from $212k to $300k annually for permanent positions.

What is the historical salary range for Medical Director Leadership jobs in the US?

Based on the last 12 months of data, pay rates for Medical Director Leadership jobs in the US have ranged from $225k to $400k annually for permanent positions.

What is the average salary for a Permanent Medical Director Leader?

Based on historical data, the average pay for Medical Director Leadership jobs in the US is $296k a year for permanent jobs.

Which types of facilities hire the most Medical Director Leaders in the US?

Of the 9 Medical Director Leadership jobs recently filled for Permanent Leadership positions, the types of facilities hiring included Hospital Vendor, Federally Qualified Health Center, and Senior Health Provider facilities.

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* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.