Fulltime Medical Director Geriatric Medicine | Philadelphia, PA | Lead 11 PACE Programs
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A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Medical Director Geriatric Medicine to oversee clinical operations across 11 PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) locations in the Philadelphia region. This leadership role combines administrative oversight with direct patient care, focusing on delivering comprehensive, community-based care to frail and elderly populations.
Location: Philadelphia, PA Position Type: Full-Time Permanent Setting: PACE Program (Community-Based Care) Coverage Area: Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, and Chester Counties Travel: Required between program sites, nursing homes, and participant centers Call: Provider on-call rotation (typically two one-week assignments every 34 months) Leadership: Supervision of PCPs and Nurse Case Managers
Key Responsibilities
- Provide medical leadership and oversight for participant care
- Lead and oversee the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program
- Develop and maintain medical policies, procedures, protocols, and standards
- Supervise Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and Nurse Case Managers
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
- Conduct participant intakes, assessments, and treatment planning
- Lead advance care planning discussions with participants and caregivers
- Coordinate care across multiple healthcare settings
- Collaborate with consultants, pharmacists, and care teams
- Ensure EMR optimization and documentation compliance
- Participate in grievance resolution related to medical care
- Respond to urgent and emergent participant needs
Opportunity Highlights
- Leadership role overseeing 11 PACE programs
- Mission-driven model focused on senior care and independence
- Administrative and clinical responsibilities
- Collaborative interdisciplinary environment
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities
- Supportive patient-centered culture
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $250,000 $290,000
Benefits Starting Day One:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- CME Time Off
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Educational Assistance
- Malpractice Coverage
- Daily Pay Access
- Employee Referral Incentives
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
Candidate Requirements
- Active Pennsylvania Physician License
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Board Certification in Geriatrics Highly Preferred
- CDS Certification and DEA Registration
- Current BLS Certification
- Previous supervisory experience required
- Minimum one year of experience caring for frail or elderly patients
- Strong chronic disease management and assessment skills
- Comfortable working in an innovative, community-based care model
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Highly Preferred
- Additional geriatrics training or qualifications
- Prior leadership experience in geriatric programs
- PACE experience
Credentialing Requirements
- Active Pennsylvania License
- Board Certification details
- DEA & CDS information
- Documentation of geriatric experience
- Supervisory experience details
- NPDB Self-Query Report (within 30 days) Required at presentation
If you're an experienced physician passionate about geriatric care and looking for a leadership opportunity with meaningful community impact, apply today to learn more!