Medical Director - DO or MD
Compensation
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Job Description
TRANSFORM HEALTHCARE AND CREATE MASSIVE IMPACT We build experiences people love by incorporating empathy, compassion and trust. We challenge the status quo to restore the patient-provider relationship, starting with a team that is deeply passionate about healthcare and each other’s success and wellbeing.
DO THE BEST WORK OF YOUR LIFE We’ve redefined patient care and engagement, proving it's possible to build a premium healthcare brand. Supported by top healthcare funds and industry leaders, our team is rethinking collaboration and building a global, household name. Join us as a Medical Director (MD/DO) and do the best work of your life.
Frontier is Growing! We are expanding our direct primary care clinics to include the following areas. If you are interested in learning more, we'd love to speak with you!
- Richardson, TX 75080
- Mesquite, TX 75150
- Duncanville, TX 75137
- Arlington, TX 76011
What You’ll Do
Lead with compassion: Guide and support clinical teams in delivering comprehensive, unrushed care to Frontier members.
Mentor and support: Provide clinical oversight, coaching, and ongoing training to advanced practice providers and the nurse manager.
Collaborate with care: Manage a split patient panel alongside a Lead PCP, ensuring continuity and quality of care.
Build great teams: Hire and retain providers who share our commitment to integrity, empathy, and patient-first care.
Shape the practice: Work closely with the Chief Medical Officer and leadership team to fine-tune workflows and build a thriving, sustainable care model.
Oversee operations: Manage the daily needs of your clinic location, including budget, inventory, and staff coordination.
Foster a connected culture: Lead weekly team meetings that encourage open dialogue, innovation, and shared problem-solving.
Maintain high standards: Ensure that all care is delivered in accordance with state and federal compliance, safety regulations, and our internal standards of excellence.
Drive improvement: Provide quarterly feedback to your team and support ongoing initiatives to strengthen the quality of care and team experience.
Requirements
- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Active and unrestricted medical license to practice in Texas
- Board certification in Family Medicine
- 3-5 years of experience in a family practice or primary care setting
- Active DEA registration
- Demonstrated leadership experience—whether mentoring a small team or managing a clinic
- A working knowledge of healthcare compliance, patient safety, and regulatory requirements
- A genuine passion for relationship-based care and a desire to lead by example
- You’ll Thrive Here If You…
- Find joy in mentoring and helping others grow
- Believe that healthcare can be both high-touch and high-quality
- Are energized by the opportunity to build and refine clinical operations
- Prefer thoughtful care over hurried checklists
- See leadership as an act of service—to patients, providers, and staff alike
- Are excited by the entrepreneurial spirit of a growing organization
- BENEFITS Taking Care of You Now and Your Future
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Frontier Membership for you and your immediate family
Voluntary insurance: short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and other supplemental insurances.
401(k) plan: Free access to financial wellness platforms that provide financial advisors + personal finance tools
Generous Time Off
Enjoy our flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. With our teams taking on average 20 days off per year. Within this benefit, we include up to 5 unplanned days off per year
- 9 additional company holidays
- Parental leave policies
- Investing in Your Growth
- $1500 per year towards your professional development
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will lead clinical teams, provide oversight for advanced practice providers, and manage daily clinic operations. They are also responsible for fostering a collaborative culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 44% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Primary Care median $300k (middle half $260k–$330k)319 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in Texas | 85 active | 1,359 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 12% remote · 44% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Primary Care hiring demand | #17 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 42 days · 39% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 503 postings, 521 closed |
| New Primary Care listings | 1,020 in the last 30 days | 516 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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