Pays $269k-$376k — Administrative Medicine market median is ~$298k (294 jobs)
Associate Medical Director
About the Role
Health plan medical director. Utilization management and quality oversight. Santa Rosa, CA. $268K-$376K.
Join Partnership HealthPlan of California as a Associate Medical Director – Health Plan, $268K-$376K in Santa Rosa, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $268K - $376K
- Health Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Time Off
- 401k
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Programs
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Partnership HealthPlan of California in Santa Rosa, California, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Medical Director oversees the quality and cost-effectiveness of care delivered through the health plan by performing medical necessity reviews and appeals. They also collaborate with departments to develop clinical policies and engage with the provider network to improve member experience.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy degree with a completed residency and at least 5 years of post-residency clinical experience. A current valid California Medical License and Board Certification in an American Board of Medical Specialist specialty are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Administrative Medicine — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$322k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $291k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
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