Physician Medical Director, Long Term Care

Physician (MD/DO) Contracted Medical DirectorWe 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 ResponsibilitiesParticipate 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 JoinCompensation package includes a monthly stipend plus pay per visit modelContract role with flexible scheduleMake a difference in clinical care of geriatric and long-term care patientsTypical Time Commitment4 hours per month per facility for administrative dutiesOn-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 facilityManaging chronic conditions (CHF, COPD, dementia, diabetes)Supporting advanced practice providers (NPs/PAs), including clinical guidance and collaborationParticipation in QAPI and leadership meetingsCare planning, interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings, and quality initiativesAvailability for consultationRequirementsQualificationsMD or DO with active state medical licenseBoard certification in geriatric, family or internal medicineExperience in geriatrics, nursing homes, post-acute, or long-term careKnowledge of CMS and LTC regulatory requirementsStrong leadership and provider oversight capabilitiesExcellent relationship-building and teamwork skillsEffective communication with interdisciplinary teams and elderly patientsCommitment to quality, value-based care, and geriatric outcomes