Medical Director (PACE)

EveryAge•Wilmington, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Elderhaus is seeking a physician leader to provide overall leadership and oversight of medical services for its Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Based primarily in Wilmington, North Carolina, the Medical Director is a key member of the leadership team and clinical champion for participant-centered care, with occasional travel to the affiliated New Bern PACE location for clinical oversight, collaboration, and support. The role combines clinical care with strategic leadership, quality improvement, provider leadership, medical policy development, utilization management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Medical Director also provides direct participant care as part of the primary care team. Elderhaus provides coordinated healthcare and supportive services to medically complex older adults who qualify for nursing home-level care but wish to remain in their communities. Its interdisciplinary PACE model brings together medical care, rehabilitation, nursing, transportation, social services, nutrition, and home-based supports. The Medical Director works with executive leadership and clinical and interdisciplinary staff to promote high-quality outcomes, participant experience, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Current or eligible for unrestricted North Carolina medical licensure.
Current DEA registration.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Minimum of two years caring for older adults, medically complex populations, or frail elders.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Board certification in Geriatric Medicine.
Prior experience in PACE, managed care, value-based care, post-acute care, long-term care, or population health programs.
Experience leading interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Quality improvement and healthcare operations experience.

Responsibilities

Provide overall medical direction and oversight for Elderhaus PACE participants.
Lead efforts to improve clinical outcomes, participant experience, and quality performance.
Serve as a clinical resource for physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
Promote evidence-based, participant-centered care across care settings.
Lead the medical components of the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Analyze quality data, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement clinical initiatives.
Participate in quality committees and performance improvement activities.
Help ensure compliance with PACE, CMS, state, and organizational requirements.
Recruit, mentor, and support physicians and advanced practice providers.
Participate in provider credentialing, competency assessment, and performance evaluations.
Foster clinical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Support care transitions, hospital utilization management, specialist coordination, and medication management.
Promote approaches that improve outcomes and reduce avoidable hospitalizations.
Represent Elderhaus within the healthcare community and build relationships with hospitals, specialists, health systems, providers, and community partners.
Participate in organizational planning, growth initiatives, and strategic development.
Provide direct participant care as part of the primary care team.
Travel occasionally to the affiliated New Bern PACE location for clinical oversight, collaboration, and support.