Medical Director – Geriatrics & LTC Leadership

Apploi; Owingsville (KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

CME allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Medical Director for Skilled Nursing Facilities / Long-Term Care to provide clinical leadership and medical oversight for resident care across facilities.

The role focuses on ensuring high-quality patient-centered care, regulatory compliance, and development of clinical best practices. Collaboration with NPs and interdisciplinary teams is essential, with responsibilities spanning care plans, quality metrics, and infection prevention.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certification in Internal Medicine / Family Medicine / Geriatrics

Active medical license in state of practice

Job description

Apploi is seeking a Medical Director for Skilled Nursing Facilities / Long-Term Care to provide clinical leadership and medical oversight for resident care across facilities.

The role focuses on ensuring high-quality patient-centered care, regulatory compliance, and development of clinical best practices. Collaboration with NPs and interdisciplinary teams is essential, with responsibilities spanning care plans, quality metrics, and infection prevention.