Geriatric Medical Director - Statewide Travel

Carease Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Carease Health in Indianapolis, IN, seeks Medical Directors to lead geriatric and post-acute care programs across a nationwide SNF network. You will guide clinical decision-making, mentor NPs and facility teams, and advance quality of care in a travel-enabled role.

The position focuses on developing capable clinicians, ensuring evidence-based practice, preventing hospitalizations, and partnering with executives to align care with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with current license in relevant states.
• Board certification/eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine.
• Experience leading clinical teams in SNFs or long-term care.
• Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership across a designated group of skilled nursing facilities.
• Conduct rounds with NPs and provide ongoing clinical mentorship and support.
• Serve as a clinical resource for complex patients, diagnostic uncertainty, acute changes in condition, and goals-of-care discussions.
• Promote proactive identification and management of residents at risk for clinical deterioration or avoidable hospitalization.
• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, and interdisciplinary teams to promote wellness, mobility, and independence.
• Develop and implement evidence-based clinical guidelines, protocols, and care pathways.
• Monitor clinical quality metrics and outcomes and lead initiatives to improve performance.
• Conduct case reviews and root-cause analyses to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build strong relationships with facility and organizational leadership.
• Help foster a consistent culture of clinical excellence across the organization's national network.
• Deliver cost-effective, high-value care while reducing avoidable Medicare costs.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentorship

Geriatric care

Regulatory compliance

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine

Tools

CMS knowledge

Regulatory compliance software

Job description

Carease Health in Indianapolis, IN, seeks Medical Directors to lead geriatric and post-acute care programs across a nationwide SNF network. You will guide clinical decision-making, mentor NPs and facility teams, and advance quality of care in a travel-enabled role.

The position focuses on developing capable clinicians, ensuring evidence-based practice, preventing hospitalizations, and partnering with executives to align care with organizational goals.