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Medicaid Medical Director

Date Posted: Jan 13, 2026

Requisition ID: 470857

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers i n the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Family & Social Services Administration:

The Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning (OMPP) is a division within the Family and Social Services Administration, which receives around 18 percent of the state's budget to ensure vital health care coverage to approximately 1 in 4 Hoosiers. OMPP strives to build programs and processes that enable Hoosiers to live in fully engaged communities and reach their greatest emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Our mission is to support individual and community well-being with effective and efficient programs, remarkable collaborations, measurable impact on individuals and communities, and an energized staff that is fully engaged with this mission.

Role Overview:

This leadership role, Medical Director for the Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning, functions as a clinical executive that reports to the Director of Clinical Operations. Your primary role is to provide leadership to clinical staff supporting clinical policy, utilization management, care management, and quality improvement within Medicaid programs. Your role collaborates with other OMPP Division and FSSA Agency Medical Director Staff and will provide expertise in long-term care services and supports.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in medicine from an accredited school, board certification and licensed to practice medicine in the State of Indiana without restriction plus a minimum of five years leadership experience. Long-term care experience strongly preferred. Managed care, care management, and utilization management experience preferred. Regular travel is required with some overnight stays possible .

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $140,010.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

Deliver Patient Care

+ Provides quality of care consistent with professional standards in their professional discipline

+ Documents all patient care information in the medical records accurately and timely.

+ Coordinates patient care, treatment, and services with other practitioners and personnel

+ Ensures appropriate coverage for care of patients in their absence

Policy and Procedure

+ Abides by medical staff organization by laws, rules, and regulations

+ Abides by hospital policies and procedures

+ Notifies the administration of any adverse action resulting from a malpractice action

Support Education and Collaboration

+ Works with all staff, administration, and community agencies to provide patient care.

+ Participates in continuing education programs as assigned.

+ Assumes an active role in the education of patients, families, and staff.

Talent Development & Performance Management

+ Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities for professional development.

+ Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate employee performance to ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

Communicating Effectively

+ Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing

Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions

+ Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Showing Care and Understanding

+ Demonstrates empathy and professionalism in patient interactions

Managing Work Performance and Developing Talent

+ Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.

+ Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

Experience and Education

+ Must hold a degree of medicine or osteopathic medicine from a school of medicine or osteopathic medicine that is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and the American Medical Association or American Osteopathic Association.

+ Board certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine

+ Must hold a current valid license to practice medicine in the State of Indiana.

+ Must hold a current valid Indiana Controlled Substance Registration Certificate.

+ Must hold a current valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number.

+ Must hold a physician license.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

+ Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

+ Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

+ Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

+ Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

+ Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

+ A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

+ 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

+ Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

+ Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

+ 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

+ Education Reimbursement Program

+ Group life insurance

+ Referral Bonus program

+ Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

+ Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

+ Free Parking for most positions

+ Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

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