About the Role We’re looking for a board-certified, licensed physician with strong expertise in musculoskeletal and/or pain medicine to design and deliver new clinical services at Hinge Health. The Medical Director will remotely care for patients with musculoskeletal and chronic pain conditions, and over time will also hire and manage a team of physicians delivering patient care. The role will also be focused on program development, including developing clinical guidelines and overseeing program quality, as well as working closely with Product, Operations, and Legal teams to design new program functionality and workflows. In addition, the Medical Director will work with our Clinical Research team on publications, provide clinical support to our physical therapists and health coaches, and manage our expert medical opinion program for patients considering musculoskeletal surgeries. Other responsibilities may include serving on internal clinical committees, education and content oversight, and providing input into a broad range of product and technology development. If this role appeals to you, and you hit most of the requirements below, we'd love to chat! What You'll Accomplish Develop new clinical programs in partnership with our Product and Operations teams Provide thought leadership and strategic thinking to guide program development Deliver excellent care for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions utilizing virtual visits and the Hinge Health app Develop clinical guidelines for diagnosing and managing musculoskeletal and pain conditions Hire and manage a team of musculoskeletal physicians performing high-value patient care Support our Clinical Research team to investigate outcomes and publish studies; good opportunities for authorship Assist our physical therapists and coaches with managing clinical escalations. Manage our Expert Medical Opinion program to ensure high-quality, efficient reports. Serve as physician representative on internal committees & workstreams (e.g. quality assurance, FDA, credentialing) Provide clinical input into the development of new product features and functionality (e.g. Enso, education, computer vision) Keep up to date on relevant MSK and digital health research, and disseminate information appropriately across the company Provide clinical input into Hinge Health’s research studies Represent Hinge Health in clinical audits from external organizations and assist with preparation Hinge Health Hybrid Model We believe that remote work and in-person work have their own advantages and disadvantages, and we want to be able to leverage the best of both worlds. This role is based out of our San Francisco office and requires in-office work 3 days/week. Qualifications MD or DO with 5+ years clinical experience in musculoskeletal care or pain management, well-versed in the biopsychosocial approach Board-certified in MSK-related specialty (PM&R, orthopedic surgery, sports / pain / spine / occupational medicine or similar) Active medical license in 1 or more states Background or expertise in program development, product design and/or technology innovation Preferred Qualifications Experience working within a technology organization, including product management, design and engineering Understanding of the digital health industry, including employers, health plans (commercial and Medicare), consultants and vendors Knowledge of value-based care and at-risk contracting models Strong relationships with thought leaders across the health industry Excellent research skills and publication record Excellent oral presentation and interpersonal skills with both commercial and clinical audiences Expertise in physician quality assessment This position will have an annual salary, plus equity and benefits. Please note the annual salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies. The annual salary range for this position is $272,000-$373,000. About Hinge Health Hinge Health is moving people beyond pain by transforming the way it is treated and prevented. Connecting people digitally and in-person with expert clinical care, we combine advanced technology, AI and a care team of experts to guide people through personalized care directly from their phone. Our approach is proven to reduce pain by 68%, prevent 42% of new opioid prescriptions, and avoid more than half of joint replacement surgeries. Available to 18M people, Hinge Health is trusted by leading health plans and employers, including Land O’Lakes, L.L. Bean, Salesforce, Self-Insured Schools of California, Southern Company, City of Boston, US Foods, and Verizon. Learn more at http://www.hingehealth.com What You'll Love About Us Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live. Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match. Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development Diversity and Inclusion We’re committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. Visit hingehealth.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion to learn more about what moves us. Hinge Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We make employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you feel you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, let us know by reaching out to your recruiter.