Medical Director/ Attending Physician

The MedElite Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Malpractice Insurance

Job summary

Infinite Medical P.C. is seeking a dynamic Medical Director/Attending Physician to join our team in Houston. You will oversee delivery of comprehensive care, provide leadership to clinical staff, and promote best practices across the healthcare team.

This role leads credentialing, DOH survey readiness, QAPI oversight, and the development of new clinical programs, while continuing to provide direct patient care to residents in long-term care facilities.

Qualifications

• CMD certification preferred.
• Extensive LTC/skilled nursing facility experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality improvement processes in long-term care.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to enhance patient care and facility operations.
• Prolonged standing and walking on facility floors; lifting/moving patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing oversight, mentorship, and clinical guidance to the medical staff to maintain high standards of care.
• Foster a collaborative environment that promotes best practices and continuous professional development.
• Lead the interview and credentialing process for prospective medical staff.
• Chair or co-chair the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee on a quarterly basis.
• Assist in Department of Health (DOH) survey preparedness, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Lead the implementation of new clinical programs and initiatives.
• Stay informed of advancements in geriatric and long-term care to continuously evolve the facility's clinical offerings.
• Provide direct patient care to residents, ensuring the highest quality of clinical treatment and support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Regulatory knowledge

Quality improvement

Geriatrics

Education

CMD certification preferred

Job description

About Infinite Medical P.C.
Infinite Medical P.C. is a nationwide network of advanced practice providers and specialty clinicians committed to delivering high-quality, proactive care directly to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. Our partnership with MedElite Healthcare Management Group empowers us to focus on what matters most: providing compassionate, personalized care that meets the unique needs of each resident. Together, we champion continuous innovation and collaboration in our shared mission to redefine senior care across the country.

Location: Houston, TX
Schedule: Part-Time (Weekly)
Salary per annum: $60,000 - $90,000
About Infinite Medical P.C. Infinite Medical P.C. is a nationwide network of advanced practice providers and specialty clinicians committed to delivering high-quality, proactive care directly to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. Our partnership with MedElite Healthcare Management Group empowers us to focus on what matters most: providing compassionate, personalized care that meets the unique needs of each resident. Together, we champion continuous innovation and collaboration in our shared mission to redefine senior care across the country.

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Medical Director/ Attending Physician to join our team. As the Medical Director/ Attending Physician, you will play a key role in overseeing the delivery of comprehensive care to patients, ensuring high-quality service, and promoting best practices across the healthcare team. You will provide leadership, guidance, and direction to clinical staff, fostering a collaborative environment while maintaining the highest standards of patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and contribute to the growth and development of our medical team.

• Provide ongoing oversight, mentorship, and clinical guidance to the medical staff to maintain high standards of care
• Foster a collaborative environment that promotes best practices and continuous professional development
• Lead the interview and credentialing process for prospective medical staff
• Chair or co-chair the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee on a quarterly basis
• Assist in Department of Health (DOH) survey preparedness, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations
• Lead the implementation of new clinical programs and initiatives
• Stay informed of advancements in geriatric and long-term care to continuously evolve the facility's clinical offerings
• Provide direct patient care to residents, ensuring the highest quality of clinical treatment and support

• Certified Medical Director (CMD) certification is preferred.
• Extensive experience in long-term care (LTC) or skilled nursing facility settings.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality improvement processes in long-term care
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to enhance patient care and facility operations
• Prolonged standing and walking on facility floors. Carrying a medical bag, laptop, tablet or diagnostic equipment. Bending, stooping, or assisting with positioning during exams. Navigating multi-level buildings, potentially with stairs or uneven surfaces. Lifting/moving patients.

• Competitive salary per annum: $60,000 - $90,000
• Paid Time Off
• Malpractice Insurance

• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors
• Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
• Enjoy work-life balance

Equal Opportunity Employer
Infinite Medical P.C is an equal-opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. Infinite Medical P.C is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affir­mative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.