Medical Director, Long-Term Care & Geriatrics

CareMed Group; Paulding (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

CME allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

CareMed Group seeks a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and medical oversight for skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The role drives high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with NPs, nursing leadership, and the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include establishing clinical standards, coordinating care plans, and leading quality improvement initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• MD/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 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.
• Develop care plans and clinical pathways.
• Review quality metrics, hospitalization rates, infection control practices, and patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with nurse practitioners in resident care delivery.
• Mentor and supervise advanced practice providers.
• Conduct regular case reviews and interdisciplinary discussions.
• Promote timely evaluation and management of acute changes in residents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team mentorship

Clinical oversight

Geriatrics knowledge

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certification (Internal Medicine / Geriatrics)

Job description

CareMed Group seeks a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and medical oversight for skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The role drives high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with NPs, nursing leadership, and the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include establishing clinical standards, coordinating care plans, and leading quality improvement initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance.