Medical Director (PACE)

Job Description

Job Description

Medical DirectorPACE | Carolina SeniorCare & Elderhaus

Lead Compassionate, Innovative Care for Older Adults

At EveryAge PACE , we believe older adults deserve to age with dignity, independence, and exceptional healthcare support. We are seeking an experienced and visionary Medical Director to provide clinical leadership for our PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) programs at Carolina SeniorCare and Elderhaus .

This is an outstanding opportunity for a physician who is passionate about geriatric medicine, interdisciplinary care, quality improvement, and population health management. As Medical Director, you will shape the clinical direction of the organization while maintaining direct relationships with participants and their families.

Why Join EveryAge PACE?

Our PACE model integrates medical care, rehabilitation, nursing, transportation, social services, nutrition, and home-based supports into one comprehensive program designed to improve outcomes while reducing unnecessary hospitalizations and institutional care.

Our interdisciplinary model empowers physicians to practice medicine the way it was intended: with time to collaborate, focus on outcomes, and build meaningful relationships with participants, families, and caregivers.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Medical Director provides overall clinical leadership, medical oversight, and strategic direction for participant care. This role is responsible for ensuring exceptional clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives, and the development of evidence-based medical policies and procedures.

The Medical Director serves as a key member of the leadership team while also providing direct patient care as a Primary Care Physician within the PACE model.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Medical Oversight

• Provide overall medical direction and oversight for EveryAge PACE participants.
• Lead efforts to improve clinical outcomes, participant experience, and quality performance.
• Serve as a clinical resource for physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Help ensure evidence-based, participant-centered care across all settings.
• Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Support effective transitions of care, hospital utilization management, specialist coordination, and medication management.
• Promote innovative approaches that improve outcomes and reduce avoidable hospitalizations.

Quality & Performance Improvement

• Lead medical components of the organization's Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Analyze quality data, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement clinical initiatives.
• Participate in quality committees and performance improvement activities.
• Monitor utilization, outcomes, and clinical quality indicators.
• Develop and implement evidence-based standards, protocols, and best practices.
• Help ensure compliance with PACE, CMS, state, and organizational requirements.

Medical Staff Development

• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Conduct initial and ongoing competency assessments.
• Assist with credentialing, privileging, and professional development activities.
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.

Community & Organizational Leadership

• Serve as a physician ambassador for EveryAge PACE within the healthcare community.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hospitals, specialists, health systems, providers, and community partners.
• Support strategic planning, growth initiatives, and organizational development efforts.
• Participate in provider contract discussions and organizational leadership activities.
• Represent EveryAge PACE in local, state, and national professional organizations, including the National PACE Association physician network.

QualificationsEducation & Licensure

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Board Certification in Geriatrics preferred.
• Current North Carolina Physician License.
• DEA Registration and North Carolina Controlled Substance Certification.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience caring for frail or elderly populations.
• Previous leadership or medical director experience preferred.
• Experience in managed care, population health, or PACE programs is highly desirable.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of geriatric medicine and chronic disease management.
• Familiarity with PACE regulations and interdisciplinary care models.
• Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement initiatives and drive clinical excellence.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and team leadership skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare providers, staff, participants, and families.

What We Offer

EveryAge provides a comprehensive and competitive compensation package designed to support your professional and personal well-being.

Compensation & Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on education, experience, and training
• Annual compensation review process
• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Generous paid time off
• Bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Career advancement opportunities

Work Environment & Location

This position is based primarily in Lexington, North Carolina, with occasional travel to Wilmington and New Bern, North Carolina, to support affiliated PACE operations.

The role combines executive clinical leadership with direct participant care and requires collaboration across clinic, community, hospital, nursing facility, and home-based care settings. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment requiring clinical expertise, strategic leadership, adaptability, and a commitment to improving the lives of older adults.

Join Our Mission

If you are a physician leader who is dedicated to transforming the aging experience and improving the lives of older adults through innovative, coordinated care, we encourage you to apply.

EveryAge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Apply today and help lead the future of senior care.