Fayetteville, North Carolina, Geriatric Medicine Medical Director Opening
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Permanent Opportunity – Geriatric Medicine Medical Director (PACE Program)
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Quick Snapshot (Key Decision Points)
- Position Type: Permanent only (No locums or locums-to-perm)
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, full-time (day shifts)
- Call: Participates in on-call rotation (details not specified)
- Setting: PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)
- Leadership Role: Medical Director overseeing clinical operations
Licensure & Certifications
- North Carolina Medical License – REQUIRED
- Board Certified – REQUIRED (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics)
- Board Eligible – NOT accepted
Experience Requirements
- Experience Required – MUST have prior clinical experience
- Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Experience with geriatric populations or complex chronic care highly preferred
Visa Status
- Visa Candidates – NOT accepted
Clinical & Leadership Scope
- Provide medical direction and oversight of participant care
- Lead Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
- Develop and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and protocols
- Supervise Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and APPs
- Participate in interdisciplinary team leadership and care planning
Patient Population
- Seniors 55+ with chronic care needs
- Nursing home–eligible but living in community setting
- Focus on maintaining independence and comprehensive care
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct H&Ps and reassessments
- Develop and manage treatment plans across care settings
- Participate in intake and enrollment decisions
- Lead care planning discussions with patients and families
- Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams
- Oversee diagnostic evaluations and clinical documentation
- Participate in family conferences and care coordination
Practice Model (PACE)
- All-inclusive, community-based care model
- Coordinates full continuum of medical and supportive services
- Emphasis on preventing nursing home placement and maintaining independence
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Benefits effective Day 1, including:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- CME time and allowance
- Malpractice coverage
- Additional voluntary benefits
Additional Notes
- Reports to Executive Director
- Strong emphasis on team-based, interdisciplinary care
- Ideal candidate comfortable with both clinical care and administrative leadership
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