Physician Medical Director, Long Term Care

Description:

We are seeking a Physician (MD/DO) to serve as a contracted Medical Director in long-term care (LTC), skilled nursing, and nursing home settings. In this role, you will partner with facility leadership, NPs/PAs, and nursing teams to support high-quality, compliant, and resident-centered care. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Participate in monthly or quarterly QAPI meetings and provide guidance on quality and clinical outcomes. 
• Review key metrics, including readmissions, falls, infections, and antipsychotic utilization. 
• Support infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship initiatives. 
• Collaborate with NPs, PAs, the Director of Nursing, and facility leadership to ensure continuity of care and effective care transitions. 
• Monitor adherence to resident care policies and clinical standards. 
• Assist with survey readiness, regulatory compliance, and corrective action planning. 
• Provide clinical mentorship and support for complex medical and behavioral cases. 

Why Join 

• Compensation package includes a monthly stipend plus pay per visit model 
• Contract role with flexible schedule 
• Make a difference in clinical care of geriatric and long-term care patients 

Typical Time Commitment 

• 4 hours per month per facility for administrative duties 
• On-site presence expectations once weekly for rounding on acute care and long-term care patients. Approx. 2 hours per week and may include: 
• Primary and post-acute care for patients in the facility  
• Managing chronic conditions (CHF, COPD, dementia, diabetes)  
• Supporting advanced practice providers (NPs/PAs), including clinical guidance and collaboration  
• Participation in QAPI and leadership meetings 
• Care planning, interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings, and quality initiatives  
• Availability for consultation 

Requirements:

 Qualifications 

• MD or DO with active state medical license 
• Board certification in geriatric, family or internal medicine 
• Experience in geriatrics, nursing homes, post-acute, or long-term care 
• Knowledge of CMS and LTC regulatory requirements 
• Strong leadership and provider oversight capabilities  
• Excellent relationship-building and teamwork skills  
• Effective communication with interdisciplinary teams and elderly patients  
• Commitment to quality, value-based care, and geriatric outcomes