Medical Director, Obstetrics

About us Pomelo Care is the leading virtual medical practice for women and children, providing care across pregnancy, postpartum, pediatrics, menopause, and perimenopause. We combine proactive, 24/7 clinical care with technology that helps us reach patients earlier, identify risks sooner, and deliver personalized care throughout their journey. Our team includes clinicians, technologists, operators, and problem-solvers working together to make high-quality care more accessible for families nationwide. Role Description Your North Star: Provide medical leadership and collaborative clinical support to a multi-disciplinary team that fosters the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care focused on improving perinatal health outcomes to a majority Medicaid population of patients. This role reports to the Head of Clinical Solutions and is open to any candidates located in the continental US. What you'll do: Be clinically responsible for an assigned population of patients from the perspective of individual patient care and population health metrics. Provide collaborative physician supervision and consultation for an experienced team of APPs, RNs, registered dietitians, lactation consultants, and mental health specialists. Lead multi-disciplinary team-based care coordination meetings and work with in house clinical specialties (nursing, NPs, midwifery/group care, dietary/nutrition, lactation, mental health) to develop holistic individualized care plans. Help drive our population health programs toward healthier outcomes by partnering closely with Operations leads to identify gaps and improvement opportunities, promoting our accountability culture to move the needle forward. Partner closely with our leadership team to identify and implement interventions to address cross-disciplinary or practice performance improvement needs (e.g., updates to protocols, tech-enabled tools, trainings, policies, etc). Facilitate and lead cross-disciplinary review sessions for episodic events and perform periodic peer review for medical providers, identifying opportunities for team education and training. Take regular virtual call to support our 24/7 availability to patients Represent Pomelo’s care internally and externally Who you are: 5+ years practicing as an attending physician Experience leading collaborative, team-based care A passion to improve clinical outcomes coupled with exceptional organization and attention to detail A growth mindset with the ability to approach process change and ambiguous situations with enthusiasm, creativity, and accountability Facility using multiple tech platforms, with an eagerness for advising about platform improvements and adapting to new systems Eager to thrive in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment Phenomenal interpersonal and communication skills Education and training Medical degree from an accredited US medical school Successful completion of an accredited US residency program in Obstetrics/Gynecology Active, unrestricted license to practice in the US and willingness to obtain licenses in all US states Active, certification with American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Bonus points for Telehealth experience Value-based care experience Population health experience Experience working at a Federally qualified health center (FQHC) Expertise in perinatal mental health and/or substance use disorder Menopause Society Certified Why you should join our team By joining Pomelo, you will get in on the ground floor of a fast-moving, well-funded, and mission-driven startup that always puts the patient first. You will learn, grow and be challenged, and have fun with your team while doing it. We strive to create an environment where employees from all backgrounds are respected. We value working across disciplines, moving fast, data-driven decision making, learning, and always putting the patient first. Benefits and Perks: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their families High deductible Health Plans with Health Savings Account (HSA) options Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Equity grant participation 401(k) program Competitive vacation policy 16 weeks paid parental leave Fully remote work flexibility (within the US) Compensation The expected base salary range offered for this role is $250,000-$280,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and equity, giving you an ownership stake in Pomelo’s mission. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, competencies, and certifications. At Pomelo, we are committed to hiring the best team to improve outcomes for all mothers and babies, regardless of their background. We need diverse perspectives to reflect the diversity of problems we face and the population we serve. We look to hire people from a variety of backgrounds, including but not limited to race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status. Potential Fraud Warning Please be cautious of potential recruitment fraud. With the increase of remote work and digital hiring, phishing and job scams are on the rise with malicious actors impersonating real employees and sending fake job offers in an effort to collect personal or financial information. Pomelo Care will never ask you to pay a fee or download software as part of the interview process with our company. Pomelo Care will also never ask for your personal banking or other financial information until after you have signed an offer of employment and completed onboarding paperwork that is provided by our People Operations team. All official communication with Pomelo Care People Operations team will come from domain email addresses ending in @pomelocare.com. If you receive a message that seems suspicious, we encourage you to pause communication and contact us directly at [email protected] to confirm its legitimacy. For your safety, we also recommend applying only through our official Careers page. If you believe you have been the victim of a scam or identity theft, please contact your local law enforcement agency or another trusted authority for guidance.