Locum-to-Perm Associate Medical Director (OB/GYN)

Job Description

Parkland Community Health Plan (PCHP)

is seeking an experienced

OB/GYN physician leader

for a

13-week locum assignment with the intention to transition into a permanent Associate Medical Director role.

This is a unique opportunity to step directly into a mission-driven leadership position within one of the nation’s largest public hospital systems.

About the Role As Associate Medical Director, you will take a

hands-on, highly collaborative approach

to advancing clinical quality, utilization management, and population health initiatives for PCHP members. You’ll work closely with senior leadership while influencing care delivery throughout the Parkland ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities Review prior authorizations and appeals for medical necessity Conduct peer-to-peer calls supporting Utilization Management Provide clinical oversight for UM, disease management, and quality programs Participate in developing medical policies, clinical guidelines, and coverage standards Analyze provider performance and oversee credentialing and quality review processes Collaborate with pharmacy leadership on benefit management Support fraud, waste, and abuse program oversight Represent PCHP with state/local bodies (TDI, HHSC, TMA) as assigned Lead or participate in managed care committees Drive process improvement, workflow optimization, and quality outcomes

Required Qualifications Board Certified OB/GYN

(no exceptions) Active Texas license

or willingness to obtain Clean malpractice and license history (highly preferred) Managed care + prior authorization experience Familiarity with

Texas Medicaid regulations Ability to lead in a multidisciplinary managed care environment Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and administrative skills

About Parkland Health Parkland Health, founded in 1894, is one of the largest and most respected public health systems in the U.S., serving over

1 million outpatient visits annually . Highlights include: Level I Trauma Center North Texas’ first verified burn center Level III NICU Robust network of community health centers, women’s clinics, and outreach programs Primary teaching hospital for

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Location Parkland Health – Dallas, TX 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235

Why This Opportunity Stands Out Immediate leadership responsibility Direct locum-to-perm path Ability to influence system-wide quality and managed care outcomes Work within a nationally recognized safety-net health system Stable, long-term leadership career track