Medical Director

Erickson Senior Living•Lakewood Ranch, FL

3d•$270,000 - $350,000•Onsite

About The Position

Erickson Senior Living is hiring a Medical Director for Erickson Health Medical Group (EHMG), its physician-led network of on-site medical providers, at Emerson Lakes. The Medical Director provides clinical and operational leadership for the geriatrics practice and supervises clinical staff in the medical center, including physicians, nurse practitioners, podiatrists, social workers, and advanced practice registered nurses. The role leads clinical programs to support operational excellence and compliance, provides administrative leadership for the medical group, and partners with community leadership to guide Community Health Services, including continuing care medical direction. The Medical Director plans and supervises the clinical aspects of the Medical Center in partnership with practice administration, and may assist with provider recruitment, staff training, new Medical Center start-ups, and special projects. The position works with regional and community leadership and participates on the EHMG Medical Director Team. Clinical practice includes assessing and treating patients in medical offices, nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care, coordinating care with outside providers, documenting services, and participating in quality and administrative activities. The role participates in a night and weekend provider call rotation. Compensation is $270,000–$350,000 per year, including base pay, bonus, and incentive. The posting describes Emerson Lakes as a continuing care retirement community in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

Requirements

Medical license and any state- or federally mandated certification or credentials required to serve as a medical director of a Skilled Nursing Facility.
Medical Doctor board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
Commitment to excellence in geriatric care and desire to lead high-performance teams.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and supervise primarily clinical aspects of the Medical Center in partnership with practice administration to support employee engagement, resident satisfaction, quality, and financial performance.
Provide administrative leadership, including provider recruitment, clinical staff training, new Medical Center start-up, and special projects as assigned.
Supervise physicians and other providers, including podiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, and mental health providers.
Participate on the EHMG Medical Director Team to establish policies, evaluate implementation strategies for new Medicare programs, and provide input on the direction of EHMG.
Work with regional and community leadership and departments, particularly Ancillary Health, Erickson Advantage, and Employee Health and Wellness.
Provide clinical guidance and direction for Community Health Services in partnership with community leadership, including continuing care medical direction.
Assess, examine, diagnose, and treat patients in a variety of settings.
Order diagnostic tests, consultations, analyses, and diagnostic imaging; review findings and reports.
Provide care in medical offices, nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care.
Administer or prescribe treatments and drugs.
Coordinate care with outside physicians, rehabilitation providers, and other facilities as necessary.
Participate in activities that promote practice growth.
Communicate with patients, families, and other providers to support high-quality care, including discussions about end-of-life issues.
Participate in quality assurance, peer review, and other administrative activities.
Participate in the providers’ night and weekend call rotation.
Document services in medical charts and for billing purposes.
Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, administrative personnel, and managers.