Medical Director (PACE)

Carolina SeniorCare; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Generous paid time off

Continuing medical education support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Elderhaus, a national Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), seeks a physician leader to serve as Medical Director based in Wilmington, NC, with occasional travel to New Bern. Lead medical services, drive quality, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve participant outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance.

The Medical Director provides clinical leadership, participates in program governance, and maintains a direct clinical role within the primary care team while

Qualifications

• MD or DO required and board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Current or eligible NC medical licensure and DEA registration
• BLS/CPR certification
• Minimum of two years caring for older adults or frail elders

Responsibilities

• Provide overall medical direction and oversight for Elderhaus PACE participants.
• Lead clinical quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, nurses, rehabilitation and social work professionals.
• Ensure compliance with PACE, CMS, state and organizational requirements.
• Provide direct clinical care as part of the primary care team.
• Recruit, mentor, and support physicians and APPs.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

MD/DO

Job description

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Medical Director (PACE)

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3143

Medical Director

Wilmington, North Carolina (Occasional travel to New Bern, NC required)

Lead Innovative Care for Older Adults. Shape the Future of Aging Services.

Elderhaus, a nationally recognized Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) organization serving southeastern North Carolina, is seeking a physician leader to serve as our Medical Director. This is an exceptional opportunity for a mission-driven physician to combine clinical excellence, strategic leadership, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration to help frail older adults remain safely living in their homes and communities.

Based primarily in Wilmington, North Carolina, the Medical Director serves as a key member of the leadership team and clinical champion for participant-centered care. The role includes occasional travel to our affiliated New Bern PACE location to provide clinical oversight, collaboration, and support.

At Elderhaus, we believe older adults deserve care that honors dignity, independence, and quality of life. Our PACE model integrates medical care, rehabilitation, nursing, transportation, social services, nutrition, and home-based supports into one comprehensive program designed to improve outcomes while reducing unnecessary hospitalizations and institutional care.

As a PACE organization, we provide comprehensive, coordinated healthcare and supportive services to medically complex older adults who qualify for nursing home level care but wish to remain living in their communities.

Our interdisciplinary model empowers physicians to practice medicine the way it was intended: with time to collaborate, focus on outcomes, and build meaningful relationships with participants, families, and caregivers.

Position Summary

The Medical Director provides overall leadership and oversight of the medical services within Elderhaus PACE. The position is responsible for clinical quality, participant outcomes, provider leadership, medical policy development, utilization management, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the organization.

This physician leader works closely with executive leadership, primary care providers, nurse practitioners, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, social workers, pharmacists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure exceptional participant care and regulatory compliance.

The Medical Director also maintains a direct clinical role by providing participant care as part of the primary care team.

What You'll Do

Clinical Leadership

• Provide overall medical direction and oversight for Elderhaus PACE participants.
• Lead efforts to improve clinical outcomes, participant experience, and quality performance.
• Serve as a clinical resource for physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Help ensure evidence-based, participant-centered care across all settings.

Quality & Regulatory Oversight

• Lead medical components of the organization's Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Analyze quality data, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement clinical initiatives.
• Participate in quality committees and performance improvement activities.
• Help ensure compliance with PACE, CMS, state, and organizational requirements.
• Recruit, mentor, and support physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Participate in provider credentialing, competency assessment, and performance evaluations.
• Foster a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.

Interdisciplinary Care Coordination

• Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Support effective transitions of care, hospital utilization management, specialist coordination, and medication management.
• Promote innovative approaches that improve outcomes and reduce avoidable hospitalizations.

Community & Strategic Engagement

• Serve as a physician ambassador for Elderhaus within the healthcare community.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hospitals, specialists, health systems, providers, and community partners.
• Participate in organizational planning, growth initiatives, and strategic development efforts.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Current or eligible for unrestricted North Carolina medical licensure
• Current DEA registration
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Minimum of two years caring for older adults, medically complex populations, or frail elders
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred

• Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine
• Prior experience in PACE, managed care, value-based care, post-acute care, long-term care, or population health programs
• Experience leading interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Quality improvement and healthcare operations experience

Competitive Total Rewards

Elderhaus offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off
• Continuing medical education support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mission-driven organizational culture

Location

This position is based in beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina, a vibrant coastal community known for its historic downtown, thriving healthcare sector, outdoor recreation, and exceptional quality of life. The role requires occasional travel to New Bern, North Carolina, to support our affiliated PACE operations.

Join Our Mission

If you are a physician leader who is passionate about transforming care for older adults and advancing innovative, participant-centered healthcare, we invite you to explore this unique opportunity with Elderhaus.

Elderhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our workforce.