Executive Medical Director, Geriatrics & LTC Leadership

Physician Pivot; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

CME allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

Physician Pivot seeks a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and oversight for skilled nursing facilities and long-term care. You will drive quality care, compliance, and evidence-based clinical practices across a regional network.

Responsibilities include guiding care plans, mentoring providers, and leading QAPI initiatives to reduce hospitalizations and improve resident outcomes. On-site leadership and collaboration with nursing and administrative teams are essential.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or related specialty.
• Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.
• Experience in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care, post-acute care, or geriatrics preferred.
• Experience collaborating with nurse practitioners and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical direction and oversight for resident care within skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
• Establish and maintain clinical standards, protocols, and best practices.
• Support management of complex geriatric and chronic medical conditions.
• Participate in development of care plans and clinical pathways.
• Review and address quality metrics, hospitalization rates, infection control practices, and patient outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with nurse practitioners in resident care delivery.
• Provide mentorship, supervision, and clinical guidance to advanced practice providers.
• Conduct regular case reviews and interdisciplinary discussions.
• Support timely evaluation and management of acute clinical changes in residents.
• Promote team-based, evidence-based care delivery.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
• Participate in surveys, audits, and quality assurance activities.
• Assist with policy development and implementation related to clinical care and safety standards.
• Support infection prevention and emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Lead initiatives to improve patient satisfaction, reduce avoidable hospitalizations, and optimize clinical outcomes.
• Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and compassionate care.
• Promote care delivery at the right time, right place
• Attend staff and interdisciplinary meetings as required.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Assist with credentialing and clinical review processes.
• Be available for consultation regarding resident care concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Clinical oversight

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certification (Internal/Family/Geriatrics)

Active medical license

Job description

Physician Pivot seeks a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and oversight for skilled nursing facilities and long-term care. You will drive quality care, compliance, and evidence-based clinical practices across a regional network.

Responsibilities include guiding care plans, mentoring providers, and leading QAPI initiatives to reduce hospitalizations and improve resident outcomes. On-site leadership and collaboration with nursing and administrative teams are essential.