Medical Director - Geriatric Medicine

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified physician with expertise in geriatrics to conduct comprehensive histories and physical examinations for new participants, along with periodic reassessments based on event-driven indicators.

The selected candidate will be responsible for formulating individualized medical treatment plans and delivering necessary medical services aligned with the diverse environments where our participants reside.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing, assessing, and evaluating applicants and their caregivers, contributing actively to the Intake and Assessment decisions.
• Engaging in discussions with participants and their caregivers regarding medical conditions and prognoses to facilitate informed decision-making regarding future care strategies.
• Functioning within a collaborative, multidisciplinary culture that emphasizes shared goals across all divisions.
• Collaborating closely on nursing treatment programs tailored to individual participant needs.
• As a member of the leadership team, contributing to the establishment and maintenance of strategic operational goals.
• Participating as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, providing education and insights related to diagnoses, cognitive and physical functions, and various treatment modalities.
• Leading team and family discussions to promote collective decision-making processes.
• Collaborating with nursing staff to educate participants and their families on health maintenance and chronic disease management.
• Overseeing the execution of the healthcare and treatment program as designed by the interdisciplinary team.
• Conducting physical examinations, ordering, and interpreting relevant laboratory and diagnostic tests, with systematic documentation of results.
• Participating in provider on-call rotations as required by operational needs.

Qualifications

• Current and active plenary physician license to practice in North Carolina.
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice, with an emphasis on Geriatrics preferred.
• Demonstrated experience or additional qualifications in geriatrics.
• Required certifications: CDS Certification and DEA Registration.
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented clinical experience with a frail or elderly population.
• Proficiency in physical assessment skills and chronic disease management specific to geriatric patients.
• A proactive desire to work in an innovative alternate healthcare setting.
• Ability to effectively manage shifting priorities based on participant needs.

Certification Requirements

• Board Certified.
• Controlled Substance Registration (CSR/CDS).
• DEA Registration.
• State Licensure: North Carolina.

CDS Certification and DEA Registration are mandatory; experience or additional qualifications in geriatrics are highly desirable.