Medical Director, Rheumatology

About 9amHealth9amHealth is an AI-enabled virtual specialty care platform focused on managing high-cost chronic conditions at scale. The company partners with employers, health plans, and pharmacy benefit managers to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective medical care for individuals living with obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Members receive access to specialized clinicians, including endocrinologists, obesity medicine specialists, and clinical pharmacists, at-home lab testing, prescription medications, and lifestyle support.9amHealth was founded in 2021 and is backed by leading healthcare investors like Define Ventures, SemperVirens, 7Wire Ventures, and The Cigna Group Ventures.Role SummaryThe Supervising Medical Director, Autoimmune Program, provides clinical leadership, direct patient care, and program oversight for 9amHealth's autoimmune care offering. This physician will deliver direct consultative care to members, set clinical protocols, supervise and support the multidisciplinary care team, ensure clinical quality and safety across the member experience, and serve as the senior clinical authority for questions and escalations related to autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.This role begins with direct consultative patient care, delivered via synchronous and asynchronous visits, comprising approximately 50% of time, balanced with clinical leadership and program-building responsibilities. Over time, as the program grows, responsibility will shift toward staffing, supervising, and growing a team of clinicians — including rheumatologists, physicians, and advanced practice providers (APPs).Key ResponsibilitiesDirect Patient Care (~50% of role, initially)Provide direct consultative care to members with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, including initial and follow-up visits as neededDeliver expert clinical guidance on member questions related to autoimmune disease management, in coordination with the member's existing rheumatologist and/or PCPServe as a clinical touchpoint for members with complex or higher-acuity needsTeam Building & Clinician Management (increasing responsibility over time)Build staffing models, clinical workflows, and supervision structures to support a growing clinical teamDevelop and implement training for physicians, APPs, and other care team members on the management of the autoimmune populationSupervise APPs and physicians in accordance with applicable state supervision and collaboration requirementsRecruit, hire, and onboard additional clinicians, including rheumatologists, as the program scalesTransition direct-care responsibilities to the growing team over time while maintaining oversight of clinical quality and management of clinicians.Clinical OversightServe as supervising physician of record for the Autoimmune Program, providing medical oversight consistent with applicable state and federal regulationsDevelop, review, and maintain clinical protocols and escalation criteria for autoimmune and inflammatory conditionsProvide clinical review and guidance on complex or ambiguous member cases escalated by the care teamEnsure alignment between program protocols and current rheumatology standards of careProgram Quality & StrategyPartner with clinical leadership, product, and operations teams to shape and improve the autoimmune programMonitor clinical quality metrics and member outcomes; identify opportunities for improvementSupport development of member-facing and internal educational content on autoimmune disease managementProvide client success and commercial teams with clinical support for new sales and existing clients.Compliance & SafetyEnsure the program operates within applicable scope-of-practice, telehealth, and licensure requirements across states servedMaintain clear boundaries between program support and the member's existing rheumatology/PCP relationshipsParticipate in chart review, quality assurance, and risk management processes as requiredQualificationsRequiredMD or DO with active, unrestricted medical license(s); board certification in Rheumatology (ABIM)Significant clinical experience managing patients with autoimmune and inflammatory conditionsExperience supervising or collaborating with multidisciplinary care teams (nursing, coaching, nutrition)Strong understanding of virtual/telehealth care delivery models and comfort with innovative models of care delivery, including use of AI.Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable translating clinical protocols into clear, actionable guidance for non-physician team membersPreferredPrior experience in a medical director, supervising physician, or clinical leadership roleExperience with digital health, remote patient monitoring, or chronic condition management programsMulti-state licensure or willingness to obtain additional state licensesWhat Success Looks LikeClinical protocols and escalation boundaries are current, clear, and consistently followed by the care teamMembers receive safe, high-quality support that appropriately complements (rather than duplicates or conflicts with) their existing rheumatology careCare team members have a reliable, responsive source of clinical guidance for complex casesProgram clinical quality metrics meet or exceed targetsA capable, well-supervised clinical team (rheumatologists, physicians, and/or APPs) is successfully recruited and built out as the program scalesWhat you can expect at 9amHealthAt 9amHealth, you'll join the exciting environment of a startup with the stability of highly experienced founders that have successfully built a business from scratch. We foster a collaborative learning mindset and a passion for improvement. You'll work with a brand-new product alongside a small, flexible team of people eager to shape technology, infrastructure, and culture.Our team members are spread across the globe, with physical sites in San Diego, California, and Vienna, Austria, but we value your culture regardless of where you work.We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, along with flexible PTO and work from home options. We provide a professional development budget and support continuing education, empowering our team to grow alongside the company. Team members have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on chronic disease management and patient outcomes while contributing to a collaborative, mission driven culture focused on improving healthcare accessibility and affordability.Our commitment to diversity and inclusionDiabetes disproportionately impacts BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color)communities. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our patients and creating a positive healthcare experience for them. We welcome applications from people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and foreign born residents.