Methodist Health System
Nonprofit, faith-based integrated health system
Medical Director - Medicare Shared Savings Program, ACO
About the job
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) is required.
- A current, unrestricted Texas medical license, or eligibility to obtain one, is required.
- Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or another relevant specialty is required.
- Eight to ten years of clinical practice experience with progressive leadership responsibilities is required.
- Prior experience in value-based care, accountable care organizations, population health, or clinical integration initiatives is strongly preferred.
- A proven track record of success in quality improvement, physician engagement, and cost containment programs is required.
- Experience with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Medicare Shared Savings Program quality reporting, risk adjustment, and performance improvement is preferred.
- Strong understanding of healthcare economics, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services payment models, and accountable care organization operations is required.
- The ability to translate analytics into clinical actions is required.
- The ability to operationalize complex initiatives is required.
- A commitment to health equity and patient-centered care is required.
- Provide strategic clinical leadership for the Methodist Health System Medicare Shared Savings Program accountable care organization, ensuring compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services requirements and advancing accountable care organization goals.
- Lead clinical strategy to improve quality metrics, patient outcomes, and total cost of care performance under the Medicare Shared Savings Program and other shared-savings programs.
- Serve as the liaison between clinical staff, administration, and the value-based care leadership team.
- Identify and develop care models and interventions to improve chronic disease management, reduce readmissions, and address social determinants of health.
- Oversee the measurement, reporting, and improvement of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services quality metrics under the Medicare Shared Savings Program.
- Work with data analytics teams to interpret performance dashboards and identify actionable insights for physician and care team improvement.
- Lead or participate in root cause analyses, care variation reduction projects, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of documentation, coding, and risk adjustment activities for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reporting and attribution.
- Build relationships with employed and independent physicians participating in the accountable care organization to promote engagement and accountability for value-based care goals.
- Educate providers on Medicare Shared Savings Program and other value-based care requirements, performance measures, documentation best practices, and strategies to improve clinical and financial results.
- Facilitate provider meetings, clinical education sessions, and performance feedback forums.
- Serve as a clinical advisor and advocate for physician partners across Methodist Health System’s network.
- Partner with care management, transitional care, and post-acute leadership to optimize workflows that improve patient transitions, reduce readmissions, and close care gaps.
- Lead patient-centered strategies for high-risk, high-cost populations, including chronic disease management, telehealth integration, and home-based care models.
- Promote effective use of care coordination resources, data tools, and clinical decision support systems.
- Collaborate with community organizations and external partners to address social determinants of health and improve care access for Medicare beneficiaries.
- Partner with analytics and finance teams to monitor cost and quality outcomes and identify shared-savings opportunities.
- Translate data insights into clinical and operational improvement plans.
- Participate in quarterly performance reviews with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and provide leadership input for accountable care organization governance and reporting.
- Support annual Medicare Shared Savings Program strategic and operational plans, including goal setting and key performance indicators.
- Serve as a member of the accountable care organization Board, providing updates on clinical performance, opportunities, and risk areas.
- Collaborate with Methodist Health System executives, hospital leaders, and physician governance bodies to advance system-wide value-based care objectives.
- Represent Methodist Health System’s accountable care organization at local, regional, and national Medicare Shared Savings Program forums and conferences.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- An advanced degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field is preferred.
- Prior experience in value-based care, accountable care organizations, population health, or clinical integration initiatives is strongly preferred.
- Experience with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Medicare Shared Savings Program quality reporting, risk adjustment, and performance improvement is preferred.
About the company
Methodist Health System operates a nonprofit, faith-based network of hospitals and physician clinics across Dallas-Fort Worth, offering primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's health, gastroenterology, and emergency care. Its network includes several medical centers and Methodist Medical Group's clinics. What sets Methodist Health System apart is its covenant tie to the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church and its sizable charity care commitment. The goal is to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare.
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What believers are saying
- Methodist Celina opened March 17, 2025, capturing explosive Collin County growth.
- Methodist Southlake earned Joint Commission heart-attack accreditation in 2025, strengthening cardiovascular referrals.
- Methodist Richardson’s pancreatic-cancer designation and Premier ranking widen high-acuity specialty traffic.
What critics are saying
- Pam Stoyanoff retires December 31, 2026, forcing a second-order leadership handoff in 2027.
- Methodist’s Celina, Southwest, and emergency-room expansions raise execution risk if volumes disappoint.
- Baylor Scott & White and Texas Health intensify North Texas competition for patients and specialists.
What makes Methodist Health System unique
- Methodist now runs 13 North Texas hospitals, including Celina, from one regional platform.
- Methodist Richardson ranked 13th in Premier’s 2025 Top 100 Hospitals, signaling clinical depth.
- Methodist won Glassdoor’s 2026 Best Places to Work, supporting stronger hiring and retention.
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Methodist is named among Top Places to Work in Healthcare. March 11, 2026 DALLAS - Methodist Health System is proud to announce its inclusion on Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 list of Top Places to Work in Healthcare, a prestigious national recognition that highlights hospitals, health systems, and other healthcare organizations that are setting the standard for exceptional workplace culture. This year's Becker's list features 165 organizations committed to fostering supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven workplaces - ensuring team members across clinical and non-clinical roles thrive professionally and personally. Methodist's continued placement on this list underscores its dedication to employee engagement, meaningful growth opportunities, and innovative workforce strategies that prioritize well-being and belonging. "Being named once again to Becker's Top Places to Work in Healthcare is a testament to the passion, resilience, and talent of our people," said James C. Scoggin, Jr., Chief Executive Officer at Methodist. "This national recognition reflects the collective commitment of our people to lead with compassion, collaboration, and excellence." Becker's developed its 2026 list through nominations and editorial research assessing organizations that invest deeply in their workforce - from comprehensive benefits and career-development programs to team member resource groups and inclusive leadership practices. Methodist's ongoing efforts in workforce engagement, mentorship, and employee support have contributed to its sustained national recognition. "Our success as a healthcare system starts with our people," said Methodist President and Chief Operating Officer Pam Stoyanoff, MBA, CPA, FACHE. "We are dedicated to cultivating a workplace culture where every employee has the tools and opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve." Methodist continues to build on a strong legacy of workplace excellence, including recent national recognitions for culture, employee satisfaction, and leadership development. "At Methodist, our people are the heart of everything we do," said Alen Brcic, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Methodist. "Being recognized again by Becker's as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare reflects the culture our team members create every day - one built on respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to caring."
The Storehouse expands access to life-saving mammograms through partnership with Golden Cross Academic Clinic and Methodist Health System. By The Storehouse Community Center Plano, Texas - This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Storehouse Community Center is shining a light on the power of partnership and prevention. Through its collaboration with Golden Cross Academic Clinic and Methodist Health System's Mobile Mammography Unit, The Storehouse offers free on-site mammograms three times a year - making life-saving screenings accessible to women who might otherwise go without. "Our partnership with Golden Cross Academic Clinic first began in 2022, enabling us to refer our neighbors to healthcare services at their clinic as well as to provide health education classes through our Academy education program," said Candace Winslow, CEO of The Storehouse Community Center. "Through Project Hope, our case management arm, we're able to walk alongside our neighbors and connect them to resources beyond food and clothing - including medical care. We are deeply grateful to Golden Cross and Methodist Health System for their partnership and for bringing critical breast health services directly to our campus - ensuring that more women have access to life-saving screenings." The mammography unit's first visit to The Storehouse occurred in June of 2022. Since then, more than 200 neighbors have received screenings. If a concern is identified, the clinic refers neighbors to appropriate follow-up care through a patient navigation process, helping connect them to low-cost services whenever possible. For Storehouse neighbor Nancy Ferguson, who lost her mother to breast cancer and is considered high risk, finding the mammography unit at The Storehouse was a "gift from God." Nancy Ferguson (left) checks in with Vanessa Tovar at The Storehouse. Ferguson, a mother of five daughters ranging in age from 12 to 35, understands the importance of regular mammograms. Cancer runs deep in her family - both her parents and several relatives on both sides have battled the disease. "I've always been adamant about getting my annual mammogram," said Ferguson. "But after my divorce, I no longer had insurance and couldn't afford the screening. It was very stressful because I knew my risk was high. I had been searching for somewhere to get screened, and then one day I passed by a mobile mammography unit in front of The Storehouse Community Center." Originally from Honduras, Ferguson has been living in the United States for 28 years and works as a nanny in the neighborhood near The Storehouse. She was already familiar with the work of The Storehouse after stopping by one day when seeing multiple cars lined up outside. "I stopped that day and talked to a volunteer who was so friendly," recalled Ferguson. "She explained that the cars were there for the food pantry program at The Storehouse and told me about other resources like classes and clothing. She gave me a flyer with a QR code, and I learned more. This is such a difficult time we live in, so I started coming regularly to get food for my family - wonderful food...meat, eggs, fruit and more. It was so organized, and everyone was so happy and kind." Nancy Ferguson (left) checks in with Vanessa Tovar at The Storehouse. "Then on the day I drove by and saw the big mammography bus parked in front of The Storehouse, I could not believe it!" said Ferguson. "It was like God had put it there for me! I went inside to see if they had time to see me and was able to make an appointment! I felt so blessed." "My mother had breast cancer twice," she continued. "We were living in Honduras, and I was a teenager when she found a lump on Christmas Day. She was only 35. My mother felt ill, and when she put her hands on her chest, she felt a lump in her left breast. She had a mastectomy, and I dropped out of college to care for her because my dad needed to work. Years later when she was 60, it came back aggressively as stage 3 cancer. She had a second mastectomy and lived for three more years." "Then my dad developed prostate cancer, which metastasized, and he only lived another three years, passing away at 68," continued Ferguson. "I also cared for him." Cancer has touched many in her extended family. Her mother's brother developed skin cancer; her dad's brother developed testicular cancer and passed away, and that uncle's daughter developed ovarian cancer. "I have always done self-exams, but a screening is so important," added Ferguson. "Twenty years ago, I had extensive screening and genetic testing, and the doctor told me I was a miracle because I didn't have cancer. He told me to get checked every six months, and I've worked hard to stay on top of it!" Ferguson is deeply grateful to The Storehouse Community Center and Methodist Health System for making lifesaving screenings accessible. "My advice to other women is simple - don't wait!" she said. "Cancer is real, and it's very bad. Be healthy for yourself and your family. The Storehouse provides this at no cost, and that can save your life." Project Hope Neighbor Care Coord. Vanessa Tovar (left) and Nancy Ferguson. Today, Ferguson focuses on maintaining a healthy lifestyle - eating well, exercising, managing stress, and cherishing time with her family. "All during October, I wear something pink in memory of my mother," she added. "It might be a shirt, a bow, or a bracelet. Everyone needs to know how important it is to check yourself and get annual screenings. The Storehouse has helped me in so many ways - with food, clothing, mammograms, doctor visits, and referrals, and everyone has taken such good care of me. I feel truly blessed." The Methodist Dallas Medical Center Golden Cross Academic Clinic is an outpatient department of Methodist Dallas Medical Center and provides a location for a multi-specialty clinic serving patients in Oak Cliff, South Dallas, and surrounding neighborhoods, offering services in acute care, primary care, and chronic conditions. "Since partnering with The Storehouse, we've seen firsthand how access changes outcomes," said Dr. Elizabeth Brewer, Medical Director of Internal Medicine, Golden Cross Academic Clinic. "Working together, we are providing both women and men access to ongoing medical care, education, and preventive services. Programs like the mobile mammography unit help us meet neighbors where they are, empowering them to take charge of their health." For more information on mammography screenings at The Storehouse, email [email protected], complete the request form available at www.thestorehousecc.org under "I need more," or call 469-385-1813. The Storehouse Community Center (formerly The Storehouse of Collin County) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the community through food, clothing, resources, education, and employment support. By creating strong partnerships and offering transformational programs, TSCC works to address the root causes of food insecurity and empower neighbors to achieve self-sufficiency. During its previous fiscal year, The Storehouse served 166,124 unduplicated neighbors with the support of more than 2,000 volunteers. Visit www.thestorehousecc.org. The Storehouse EIN: 27-1883333
DALLAS - Methodist Health System has been recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-being by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, earning a five-star rating in this year's national rankings.
DALLAS - Methodist Health System was named among Time magazine's Best Companies for Future Leaders, 2025, recognizing that "certain companies play an outsized role in raising America's leaders."
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, United States, December 2024 - Stacy Covitz has been promoted to Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer at Methodist Health System, where she will lead the organization's marketing, communications, and public relations efforts.