Medical Director (Geriatric Medicine)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Director (Geriatric Medicine) for a PACE program
• Location: Baton Rouge & Lafayette, Louisiana
• Schedule: Full-time, onsite
• Compensation: $250,000–$290,000 annually
• Bonus: Up to 10% of base salary based on clinical outcomes

Description

Lead a medical team for a PACE program to improve the health, quality of life, and independence of older adults. Provide medical leadership, supervise participant care, and ensure clinical quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. Drive QAPI initiatives, mentor clinical staff, and support care planning, pharmacy coordination, and EMR optimization.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and supervise participant care
• Oversee clinical quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance
• Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
• Mentor clinical staff and collaborate with hospitals and community providers
• Support care planning, pharmacy coordination, and EMR optimization
• Participate in a shared 24/7 on-call rotation

Requirements

• MD or DO with an active Louisiana medical license
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine; geriatrics preferred
• At least 1 year of experience caring for frail or elderly patients
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Current BLS, CDS certification, and DEA registration
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
• Paid time off and CME time off
• Malpractice insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Collaborative team environment and opportunities for growth