Medical Director

Care Synergy; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 234,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Health benefits with employer premium

HSA funding for single/family

PTO and holidays

403(b) retirement plan with employer 8

Life and AD&D insurance

Education reimbursement

Leadership development training

Early wage access

Job summary

Colorado PACE is seeking a Medical Director to oversee clinical care, quality, and medical oversight for participants at two Colorado locations (Aurora and Greeley). The role requires leadership of the IDT, physician oversight, and ensuring compliance and high-quality outcomes.

Full-time schedule, hybrid work elements, and a substantial salary with bonus potential begin in 2027, reflecting the critical nature of this leadership position in the PACE program.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited school.
• Three years’ clinical practice in hospice, internal medicine, family practice, or related field.
• Current Colorado Physician License; board certification (or eligibility) in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care and oversight to participants.
• Lead the IDT, coordinate care plans, and supervise mid-level providers.
• Participate in on-call coverage and after-hours support as needed.
• Support QAPI initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance across sites.

Education

Medical Doctor (MD) degree

Job description

Join Colorado PACE—Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly—and be part of a compassionate, collaborative team dedicated to helping older adults live safely, independently, and with dignity in their communities. We are committed to elevating care through clinical excellence, meaningful relationships, and whole-person support, while offering a supportive workplace, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference every day.

Colorado PACE has an immediate opening for a Medical Director.

Location: Oversees two (2) locations: Aurora, CO & Greeley, CO. Must be at both locations twice a week, work remotely one day per week.

Status: Full-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:30p

Annual Pay Range: $234,000 - $275,000 plus Bonus (20% formulaic + 10% discretionary, starting in 2027)

Mileage and Expense Reimbursement: Sixty-two and a half cents per mile – one of the highest in the industry! Relocation Reimbursement.

CULTURE, BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• We value engagement, community, and outreach initiatives and know it matters for our team members and our patients. We provide welcoming and supportive care to our patients and a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued.
• We support a culture of work-life balance and provide team members with two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life.
• Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
• Healthcare Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay): 18 days in the first year for FT team members
• Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Clinical Career Ladders
• Certification Pay
• Team Member Service Awards
• Early Wage Access
• Legal and Identity Protection
• Robust Leadership Development Training Programs

REWARDING WORK YOU WILL DO

The PACE Medical Director is responsible for participant care, clinical leadership, quality improvement, and medical oversight to achieve optimal outcomes for all participants.

People

• Consults with the Chief Medical Officer and other professionals regarding participant care, assessment, and education.
• Serves as a medical resource and member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for Colorado PACE programs.
• Oversees assigned mid-level providers and evaluates and trains community contract physicians.
• Supports appropriate staffing and promotes a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Demonstrates effective patient and family communication and provides psychosocial support.

Service

• Provides comprehensive medical care, including examination, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, and patient education.
• Orders appropriate referrals, diagnostic studies, tests, and ancillary services and determines the urgency of follow-up.
• Collaborates with the IDT to develop and review participant care plans and provides clinical guidance regarding disease, symptoms, prognosis, and treatment.
• Documents services in the electronic medical record within required timeframes.
• Participates in the on-call rotation and provides after-hours medical support when needed.
• Provides medical consultation and problem-solving support to the IDT during business hours.
• Validates referrals and admission/eligibility for Colorado PACE programs.
• Evaluates participants in inpatient and residential settings for admission, recertification, and as clinically indicated.
• Serves as primary physician when requested or necessary.
• Provides palliative and hospice-related care, including symptom management, medications, and inpatient hospice physician services, in accordance with program policies and procedures.
• Maintains expertise in common terminal illnesses and appropriate palliation.

Quality

• Oversees the PACE Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and participates in utilization review.
• Supports resolution of participant complaints, requests, and inquiries.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with federal regulations, OSHA, and infection control requirements.
• Helps develop and implement medical care processes, protocols, and procedures based on research and best practices.

Growth

• Serves as a liaison and advocate between Colorado PACE, community physicians, and other healthcare providers to expand awareness and access to services.
• Acts as a consultant to referring physicians and educates healthcare professionals and the community about Colorado PACE programs.
• Maintains staff privileges at participating inpatient facilities and cultivates relationships with healthcare professionals in the communities served.

Finance

• Ensures compliance with the approved PACE model and applicable Medicare/Medicaid requirements.
• Promotes appropriate utilization of healthcare resources.
• Applies accurate coding, documentation, and diagnosis capture standards and educates providers on coding requirements.
• Uses company resources prudently and appropriately.

WHAT WE ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT YOU:

• Minimum Education: Graduate from approved school of medicine.
• Minimum Experience: Three years’ experience as practicing physician in hospice, internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, oncology, or related field.
• Required License: Current Colorado Physician License to practice medicine. Board certified (or board eligible) in Internal Medicine or Family Practice or Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Current CPR Certification. Valid Driver’s License and proof of Auto Insurance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift minimum of 30 lbs.

Care Synergy is a network of mission driven, nonprofit healthcare organizations dedicated to caring for very ill, frail, and primarily elderly individuals by keeping them at home and out of the hospital while maximizing comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

The Care Synergy enterprise includes a group of collaborating nonprofit Affiliates across Colorado’s Front Range that share resources, expertise, and infrastructure to deliver high quality, compassionate care. Collectively, the enterprise generates approximately $100 million in annual revenue and serves thousands of individuals and families each year through hospice, home health, palliative care, CAPABLE, wellness, and PACE programs.

Across the Care Synergy network, the organizations provide significant community impact, including more than 7,000 hospice patients served annually, more than 2,000 palliative care patients, more than 355,000 hospice days of care each year, and more than $1.6 million in charitable care provided annually.

Care Synergy affiliated programs include The Denver Hospice, Pathways Hospice, Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care, Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, CAPABLE, and Superior Medical Equipment, along with PACE programs including Colorado PACE and Pathways PACE.

The Organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, creed, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation/identity, transgender status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classifications.