Medical Director

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Director – Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care (Part-Time, 1–2 Days per Week)

Location: Central Ohio (Columbus metro area)

Type: Part-Time, 1–2 days per week

Experience: 1+ year

About the Opportunity

Our client, an established provider group serving skilled nursing and long-term care facilities across Central Ohio, is seeking a part-time Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and medical oversight. This role works closely with a team of nurse practitioners, nursing leadership, attending physicians, and interdisciplinary staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to residents. It's an ideal fit for a physician looking to add meaningful leadership work to their schedule without a full-time commitment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight

• Provide medical direction and oversight for resident care in skilled nursing and long-term care settings
• Establish and maintain clinical standards, protocols, and best practices
• Support management of complex geriatric and chronic medical conditions
• Participate in developing care plans and clinical pathways
• Review quality metrics, hospitalization rates, infection control practices, and patient outcomes

Nurse Practitioner Collaboration

• Partner closely with nurse practitioners in delivering resident care
• Provide mentorship, supervision, and clinical guidance to advanced practice providers
• Lead regular case reviews and interdisciplinary discussions
• Support timely evaluation and management of acute changes in resident condition
• Promote team-based, evidence-based care

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local long-term care regulations
• Participate in surveys, audits, and quality assurance activities
• Assist with clinical policy development and implementation
• Support infection prevention and emergency preparedness efforts

Leadership & Quality Improvement

• Serve as clinical liaison among administration, nursing staff, providers, residents, and families
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs
• Lead initiatives to improve patient satisfaction, reduce avoidable hospitalizations, and optimize outcomes
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and compassionate care

Administrative

• Attend staff and interdisciplinary meetings as needed
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation
• Assist with credentialing and clinical review processes
• Be available for consultation on resident care concerns

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Active, unrestricted Ohio medical license (or ability to obtain)
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or related specialty preferred
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, post-acute care, or geriatrics preferred
• Experience collaborating with nurse practitioners and interdisciplinary teams
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred

• Prior Medical Director experience in nursing home or post-acute settings
• Familiarity with CMS regulations and long-term care compliance standards

Schedule & Work Environment

• 1–2 days per week, combining onsite facility rounding and administrative work
• Flexible scheduling based on facility needs
• Opportunity to oversee multiple facilities within a regional network

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• CME allowance and paid time off