Medical Director - Geriatric Medicine

Overview

Our client is seeking a full-time Medical Director to join the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) facility in Fayetteville, NC. The ideal candidate will provide general medical direction, supervise participant care, and oversee the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement program. This role requires working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care to seniors in the community. Pay range is $231,000 - $280,000 depending upon experience Up to 10% bonus potential Key Responsibilities ● Participates in provider on-call rotation as required. ● Under the supervision of the Executive Director, provides general medical direction and supervision of the medical aspects of participant care. ● Responsible for the delivery of participant care, clinical outcomes, and oversight of the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. ● Responsible for the development and maintenance of medical policies and procedures/standards and protocols. ● Provide direction and supervision to related Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). ● Conduct history and physical on new participants and event-based and periodic reassessments. ● Develop medical treatment plan and provide medically necessary services in the range of locations in which participants may reside. ● Interview and evaluate applicants to PACE Organization and their caregivers and participate in the Intake and Assessment decision. ● Discuss each participant’s medical conditions and prognosis with him/her and their caregiver to assist them in expressing their wishes and planning their future care. ● Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within TH PACE. ● Collaborate in the nursing treatment program of participants. ● Establish and/or maintain as a member of the leadership team a plan to achieve operating goals. ● Participate as an active member of PACE Organization interdisciplinary team. Educates and advises the team regarding the implications of diagnoses, cognitive and physical function and treatment options. ● Participate in team and family conferences and decision-making processes. ● Educate participants and families regarding health maintenance and their chronic medical conditions, in cooperation with nursing staff. ● Supervise the health care and treatment program as developed by the interdisciplinary team. ● Perform physical examinations, order and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests, and record results in a systematic manner. Schedule and Shift Details ● Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree
• Valid Board Certified
• ALL of the following valid licenses/certifications:
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
  • Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS)
  • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• 1+ years of experience in ANY of the following:
  • Geriatric Care
  • Geriatric/LTC

Benefits

Company

Our client is an MSP working with a facility/clinic in Fayetteville, NC.