Medical Director

CareMed Group; Toledo (OH); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 280 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, and vision insurance

CME allowance

Résumé du poste

CareMed Group is seeking a Medical Director to oversee clinical operations for skilled nursing facilities and long-term care services. You will provide medical direction, establish standards, and ensure quality outcomes across facilities.

Lead interdisciplinary teams, collaborate with nurse practitioners, and drive regulatory compliance, infection control, and care pathways. The role combines on-site leadership with administrative responsibilities in a regional setting.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or related specialty preferred.
• Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.

Responsabilités

• 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 care plans and clinical pathways development.
• Review quality metrics, hospitalizations, infection control, and patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with nurse practitioners to deliver resident care and provide mentorship.
• Lead QAPI and compliance efforts with regulations and surveys.
• Promote evidence-based care and team-based delivery.
• Attend meetings and maintain accurate documentation; support credentialing.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Quality improvement

Formation

MD or DO degree

Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or Geriatrics

Active medical license in state of practice

Description du poste

Position Title

Medical Director – Skilled Nursing Facilities / Long-Term Care

Position Summary

The Medical Director provides clinical leadership and medical oversight for nursing home and long-term care facilities. This role ensures high-quality, patient-centered care for residents while collaborating closely with nurse practitioners, nursing leadership, attending physicians, and interdisciplinary teams. The Medical Director supports regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives, and development of clinical best practices across facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight

• 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.

Collaboration with Nurse Practitioners

• Collaborate closely with nurse practitioners in the delivery of resident care.
• 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.

Regulatory & Compliance

• 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.

Leadership & Quality Improvement

• Serve as a clinical leader and liaison among administration, nursing staff, providers, residents, and families.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs.
• 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

Administrative Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or related specialty preferred.
• 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 of collaborating with nurse practitioners and interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Medical Director experience in nursing homes or post-acute care settings.
• Familiarity with CMS regulations and long-term care compliance standards.

Work Environment

• Combination of onsite facility rounding and administrative responsibilities.
• Flexible scheduling may be available depending on facility needs.
• Opportunity to oversee multiple facilities within a regional network.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• CME allowance and paid time off.