Medical Director PACE

Care Synergy • Aurora, CO

5d • $234,000 - $275,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Colorado PACE—Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly—and be part of a compassionate, collaborative team dedicated to helping older adults live safely, independently, and with dignity in their communities. We are committed to elevating care through clinical excellence, meaningful relationships, and whole-person support, while offering a supportive workplace, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference every day. Colorado PACE has an immediate opening for a Medical Director.

Requirements

• Graduate from approved school of medicine.
• Three years’ experience as practicing physician in hospice, internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, oncology, or related field.
• Current Colorado Physician License to practice medicine.
• Board certified (or board eligible) in Internal Medicine or Family Practice or Hospice & Palliative Medicine.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Valid Driver’s License and proof of Auto Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to PACE participants, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, and preventive care.
• Serve as a medical resource to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and participate in regular care planning and case review.
• Evaluate participants in clinic, at home, and in inpatient settings as needed for admission, recertification, changes in condition, and ongoing care.
• Determine the need and urgency for referrals, consultations, diagnostic testing, and ancillary services.
• Collaborate with IDT members to develop, implement, and regularly review individualized care plans.
• Provide consultation regarding disease processes, prognosis, symptom management, and treatment options.
• Prescribe palliative treatments and medications and provide medical support for participants with serious or terminal illness.
• Serve as the primary physician when requested or clinically appropriate.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and provide after-hours medical support when needed.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Partner with the Chief Medical Officer and other clinical leaders on patient care, education, and clinical practice.
• Provide oversight and support to assigned advanced practice providers and other clinical staff.
• Evaluate, train, and support community-based contract physicians.
• Serve as a positive clinical role model and promote a collaborative, respectful work environment.
• Provide education and consultation to staff, community physicians, health care professionals, participants, and families.
• Maintain appropriate hospital privileges and relationships with participating health care facilities and community providers.
• Provide medical leadership for the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Participate in utilization review and help ensure care is appropriate, effective, and aligned with PACE requirements.
• Support the resolution of participant concerns, complaints, and requests.
• Help develop and implement clinical processes, protocols, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, confidentiality requirements, infection control standards, and OSHA requirements.
• Ensure appropriate coding, documentation, and diagnosis capture, and educate providers on applicable standards.
• Serve as a clinical ambassador for Colorado PACE within the community.
• Build strong relationships with community physicians, hospitals, specialists, and other health care providers.
• Serve as a consultant and resource to referring and community-based physicians.
• Educate health care professionals and the community about PACE and the services available to participants.
• Help strengthen access to coordinated services and expand awareness of PACE within the communities we serve.
• Support responsible utilization of medical services and program resources.
• Maintain knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid requirements and PACE program parameters.
• Promote appropriate utilization, coding, documentation, and resource management.
• Serve as a responsible steward of organizational resources while maintaining a high standard of participant care.

Benefits

• Two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life.
• Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay): 17 days in the first year for FT team members
• Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Career & Logo wear
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Clinical Career Ladders
• Certification Pay
• Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
• Team Member Service Awards
• Early Wage Access
• Legal and Identity Protection
• Robust Leadership Development Training Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree