Certified Medical Director

HealthDrive Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

No nights, weekends, or on‑calls

Fully covered Malpractice Insurance

Competitive compensation

Administrative and billing/coding help

Job summary

HealthDrive Corporation seeks a Certified Medical Director to lead medical staff for skilled nursing facilities in Maryland. The role focuses on on-site primary care, clinical supervision, and regulatory compliance, in collaboration with nurse practitioners.

The candidate must hold an MD or DO, complete US residency, and Maryland CMD certification, plus a DEA license. This is an on-site position with no remote work and offers competitive compensation and strong administrative support.

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a valid medical license in the state of practice.
• Candidate MUST hold a Certified Medical Director Certification in the state of Maryland.
• Candidate must hold a valid DEA/Controlled Substance License in the state of practice.
• Candidate must have completed a valid U.S. residency program.
• Candidate must have completed a medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Medical Director for skilled nursing facilities/rehabs and participate in administrative and quality initiatives.
• Attend and participate in monthly quality assurance/regulatory meetings and quarterly staff meetings.
• Oversee clinical care plans and supervise facility clinical staff to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners to manage daily resident care at each facility.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centered primary care by rounding on residents.

Skills

Effective communication

Geriatric care

Team collaboration

Leadership

EMR documentation

Adaptability

Education

MD or DO degree

US residency completion

Certified Medical Director Certification (Maryland)

Tools

EMR software

Healthcare software

Job description

Overview

HealthDrive is looking for a Certified Medical Director to collaborate with Nurse Practitioners that are attending to skilled nursing residents in both the sub-acute rehab and long‑term care units. The Medical Director/Collaborating Physician will promote good health practices and work collaboratively as a member of the medical staff. This is an on-site position (NOT remote).

HealthDrive Can Offer You

• Flexible schedules
• No nights, weekends, or on‑calls
• Fully covered Malpractice Insurance
• Competitive compensation
• Administrative and billing/coding support services

Responsibilities

• The physician will serve as the Medical Director for skilled nursing facilities/rehabs and will participate in administrative and quality initiatives for assigned facilities
• Medical Director will attend and participate in monthly quality assurance/regulatory meetings and quarterly staff meetings
• The Medical Director will participate in quality improvement initiatives, provide guidance to facility staff, oversee clinical care plans, compliance with state and federal regulations, and supervise facility clinical staff
• The physician collaborates with Nurse Practitioners to manage the daily care for each resident at each facility. Each facility will have a full‑time NP assigned to the facility depending on the acuity and volume of the patient population
• The Medical Director will provide high quality, patient‑centered, comprehensive primary care services by rounding on patients residing in SNFs/Rehabs

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a valid medical license in the state of practice
• Candidate MUST hold a Certified Medical Director Certification in the state of Maryland
• Candidate must hold a valid DEA/Controlled Substance License in the state of practice
• Candidate must have completed a valid U.S. residency program
• Candidate must have completed a medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with on‑site staff
• Effective communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare population
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to use email, the internet, and to learn other healthcare related software

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move inside a facility frequently and walk briskly in order to see patients, meet with managers/facility staff and attend to patient needs
• Ability to document in an EMR system on a laptop computer
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs in a facility
• Some ability to position oneself to obtain records, tools, medical equipment and other items that may be in locations that are below the knee or above the shoulder
• Effectively communicate with patients, nurse practitioners, and facility staff in English
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds

Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.