Medical Director

About the role

Daymark Health is a value-based oncology company redefining the cancer care experience for patients, providers, and health plans. Daymark’s comprehensive, personalized cancer care platform empowers patients with dedicated care navigation, symptom-focused support, behavioral health care, and social resources. Combined with evidence-based health interventions and a hybrid in-person + virtual care model, Daymark is improving the overall cancer experience for patients, providers, and health plans – and setting a new standard in cancer care. Daymark’s groundbreaking approach is led by CEO Dr. Justin Bekelman, a pioneer in transforming cancer care, alongside some of the nation’s foremost leaders in oncology and value-based care. Daymark Health is backed by Maverick Ventures, Yosemite, Oncology Ventures, Healthier Capital, Blue Venture Fund, and Healthcare Foundry.

Early, integrated palliative care changes outcomes for people with cancer. Research shows it improves quality of life, reduces symptom burden, and in landmark studies has extended survival. At Daymark, supportive care is not a last step. It's woven into the care model from the start. As Medical Director you will be the senior clinical leader for supportive and palliative care in your market. You'll lead the local care team, care for patients directly, and help shape how Daymark delivers supportive oncology across California. You will report to the Michigan Medical Director, and work closely with local operations leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day clinical work of the care team in your market, including supervising Nurse Practitioners and nurses.
• Serve as the collaborating physician of record for local Nurse Practitioners (per Michigan requirements) and oversee Supportive Care Physicians as the team grows.
• Act as the first point of clinical escalation for your market's care team.
• Bring the most complex and high-acuity cases to the Michigan Medical Director when oncology expertise is needed.
• Patient Care: spend about half your time in direct patient care via a mix of virtual and in-person visits, covering symptom management, goals-of-care conversations, advance care planning, and family meetings; work closely with care navigators, behavioral health clinicians, and social resources team to care for the whole person; help patients and families transition through care, including hospice when appropriate; participate in remote supportive oncology on‑call coverage.
• Program Building: help design and refine Daymark's supportive care model, including referral criteria for palliative care