About the role
Description We 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 Responsibilities
Participate 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 Join
Compensation package includes a monthly stipend plus pay per visit model Contract role with flexible schedule Make a difference in clinical care of geriatric and long-term care patients Typical Time Commitment
4 hours per month per facility for administrative duties
On-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 facility
Managing chronic conditions (CHF, COPD, dementia, diabetes)
Supporting advanced practice providers (NPs/PAs), including clinical guidance and collaboration
Participation in QAPI and leadership meetings
Care planning, interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings, and quality initiatives
Availability for consultation
Requirements
Qualifications
MD or DO with active state medical license
Board certification in geriatric, family or internal medicine
Experience in geriatrics, nursing homes, post-acute, or long-term care
Knowledge of CMS and LTC regulatory requirements
Strong leadership and provider oversight capabilities
Excellent relationship-building and teamwork skills
Effective communication with interdisciplinary teams and elderly patients
Commitment to quality, value-based care, and geriatric outcomes