Geriatrics Medical Director — Flexible, Autonomous Leadership

Curana Health; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company-paid disability insurance

Malpractice coverage

UpToDate subscription

Job summary

Curana Health is seeking physicians to join our mission of dramatically improving health, happiness, and dignity for older adults. We offer value-based care across skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities, with leadership roles, Medical Directorship opportunities, and data-driven tools to support high-quality care.

As a physician, you’ll have autonomy over scheduling and patient flow, with a focus on meaningful, complex geriatric care and collaboration with APPs.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or Hospital Medicine.
• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of employment.
• Active DEA License.
• Proficiency with EMR systems.
• Compassionate, motivated, and a strong collaborator.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based care by completing history and physicals on new patients and conducting routine rounding (minimum once per week).
• Partner with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to manage regulatory and complex patient visits, ensuring compliance and clinical excellence.
• Oversee APP performance, serving as a mentor and resource to elevate care delivery across your team.
• Close quality gaps when prompted, driving measurable improvements in patient outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advocate for patients—championing what matters most to them.
• Represent Curana Health’s mission and values as a clinical leader and ambassador in the communities you serve.
• Oversee clinical care delivered to facility residents and take accountability for quality outcomes.
• Lead clinical quality metric review, including attending monthly QAPI meetings, analyzing CASPER and RTA data, and addressing areas like polypharmacy, infection control, and antibiotic stewardship.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to Project Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Mentor Curana-employed APPs, helping build a stronger, more consistent clinical team.
• Support facility leadership with regulatory compliance, including engaging with surveyors when needed to ensure state and federal guidelines are met.
• Help ensure that external attending physicians meet the quality and compliance standards of the facility.

Skills

Compassionate

Leadership

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certified in Internal Medicine/Famil y Medicine/Geriatrics/Hospital Medicine

Current unrestricted medical license in state of employment

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Curana Health is seeking physicians to join our mission of dramatically improving health, happiness, and dignity for older adults. We offer value-based care across skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities, with leadership roles, Medical Directorship opportunities, and data-driven tools to support high-quality care.

As a physician, you’ll have autonomy over scheduling and patient flow, with a focus on meaningful, complex geriatric care and collaboration with APPs.