Internal Medicine - Geriatrics Physician

Locum Tenens - Medical Director (Geriatric / PACE)

Location: Fayetteville, North CarolinaSetting: PACE Program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)

Quick Screening Summary

Availability

• Monday - Friday

• Day shift schedule

• Full-time coverage needed

• Participation in provider on-call rotation

Licensure

• Active North Carolina medical license - Required

Board Certification

• Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine - Required

• Board Certified in Geriatrics - Preferred

Certifications

• DEA - Required

• CDS - Required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year working with frail or elderly population - Required

• Supervisory experience - Required

• Experience in geriatrics or geriatric-focused care - Preferred

• No new graduates

• Visa candidates not accepted

Role Overview

Seeking a Medical Director to oversee clinical operations for a PACE program, which focuses on providing comprehensive care to seniors with chronic conditions while helping them remain in the community rather than institutional care settings.

The Medical Director provides clinical leadership and oversight of participant care, ensuring quality outcomes and adherence to program standards.

Administrative reporting:

• Administrative duties report to the Executive Director

• Clinical duties report to the Chief Medical Officer

Core Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Provide general medical direction and supervision of participant care

• Oversee clinical outcomes and care delivery

• Supervise Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

Quality & Program Oversight

• Lead and monitor Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program

• Develop and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and protocols

Patient Care

• Perform history & physical exams for new participants

• Conduct periodic and event-based reassessments

• Develop treatment plans and coordinate medically necessary services

• Order and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic testing

PACE Team Collaboration

• Participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings

• Participate in intake and assessment decisions

• Collaborate with nursing staff on treatment plans

• Participate in team and family conferences

• Educate staff, participants, and families on chronic disease management

Leadership & Operations

• Serve on the PACE leadership team

• Support operational goals and program growth

• Provide guidance on diagnoses, cognitive function, and treatment planning

Patient Population

• Frail elderly population

• Seniors with chronic care needs

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