Regional Medical Director — Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

CareMed Group; Alliance (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision 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. You will coordinate resident care with nurse practitioners, nursing leadership, attending physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.

This role ensures regulatory compliance, leads quality improvement initiatives, and develops clinical best practices across facilities. You will balance onsite rounding with administrative oversight for multiple campuses.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Clinical leadership

Geriatrics

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Quality Improvement

Mentorship

Education

MD/DO

Board certification in Internal/Family Medicine or Geriatrics

Job description

CareMed Group seeks a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and medical oversight for skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. You will coordinate resident care with nurse practitioners, nursing leadership, attending physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.

This role ensures regulatory compliance, leads quality improvement initiatives, and develops clinical best practices across facilities. You will balance onsite rounding with administrative oversight for multiple campuses.