Medical Director - $10,000.00 sign on bonus

Gary and Mary West PACE • San Marcos, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Director provides leadership for all PACE program medical services, including planning, development, implementation, and ongoing delivery of participant care and clinical outcomes. The position defines and implements the role of PACE program physicians and reports to the Executive Director. The Medical Director works closely with program leadership, the board, clinical and compliance teams, providers, contractors, research staff, and community partners to support high-quality, compliant care for frail older adults.

Responsibilities include overseeing clinical quality improvement, audits, medical policies and procedures, utilization review, committee work, clinical budgets, provider recruitment and supervision, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team and service network. The Medical Director also provides direct primary care and clinical coverage as needed, supports staff education, contributes to enrollment assessments and program committees, and promotes participant rights, safety, and independence. Use of a personal vehicle is required.

Gary and Mary West PACE is a nonprofit serving seniors in North County San Diego. The organization describes its work as compassionate, comprehensive health and supportive care that helps seniors live in their communities as independently as possible. The position is located in San Marcos, California, and a relocation package is available.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine.
• Board certified in internal medicine or family practice.
• Licensed by the California Medical Board to practice medicine in California.
• Member of the American College of Physician Executives.
• Minimum of five years of experience caring for seniors.
• Minimum of two years of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population in a long-term care setting.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Valid DEA registration.
• Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
• Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before direct participant contact; TB screening and a successful health examination are required for employment.
• Knowledge of the physical, mental, and social needs of frail older adults.
• Ability to maintain consistent productivity and understand detailed action-plan requirements and implementation.
• Knowledge needed to commission and conduct data analysis for decision-making.
• Interpersonal skills for team building, negotiation, conflict resolution, and handling complex interpersonal situations.
• Leadership skills for working effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to inspire confidence and open communication in a learning environment.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and balanced relationships.
• Ability to interact effectively with physicians, management, board members, and business and community contacts.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
• Ability to complete duties within agreed timeframes, adapt to changing priorities and workloads, and adjust schedule if required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Job offers are contingent on successful pre-employment drug screening, background check, and physical assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification in geriatric medicine through the American Boards of Internal Medicine and Family Practice for Added Qualification in Geriatric Medicine.
• Medicine Directors Certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead, advise, and inform PACE program leadership and the board on medical care development and operations.
• Work with the Executive Director to develop plans and committee oversight for medical care, utilization review, and ethics, and ensure program quality and medical standards are met.
• Oversee quality requirements and the effective functioning of quality committees.
• Implement and oversee the quality improvement program, report clinical matters to the board, and present the annual QI work plan and prior-year outcomes for review and approval.
• Conduct regular documentation audits, including monthly audits of Orders Tracking, Unsigned Notes, and Care Plan Interventions.
• Ensure proper documentation of emergency department visits and other encounters, including check-in and check-out processes.
• Work with the PACE QI and Compliance Director to compile, present, and act on data regarding participant service and medication utilization and regulatory compliance.
• Work with the Executive Director and Contracting team to establish medical service delivery contacts, quality assessment, and performance improvement infrastructure, and maintain positive relationships with network providers.
• Confer with the PACE Program Director on interdisciplinary care standards, participant and caregiver satisfaction, quality, protocols, grievances and appeals, enrollment and disenrollment, infection control, emergency preparedness, records management, service access, and program performance.
• Oversee development and annual review of medical care policies and procedures.
• Promote safe work practices, conduct environmental rounds, investigate and report accidents, assist with medical surveillance, and provide program-specific safety training.
• Oversee the Clinical Department annual budget and participate in efforts to meet or exceed productivity targets.
• Work with the PACE Executive Director and HR Director to recruit, interview, credential, hire, and orient primary care physicians and nurse practitioners.
• Supervise and evaluate PACE providers, including NPs, PAs, and MDs, to support high-quality care and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate clinical coverage and provide emergency clinical coverage as needed.
• Collaborate with the West Health Institute research team on projects and goals in the annual Statement of Work, aligned with PACE organizational metrics.
• Provide age-specific direct primary care, including inpatient management, routine assessments, reassessments, episodic care, and medical record documentation during program transitions or emergencies.
• Respect and promote participants’ rights, including dignity, self-determination, access to care, confidentiality, and independence.
• Meet regularly with the Clinical Services Director and Center Director to discuss participant care and clinic operations.
• Maintain supportive working relationships with leadership and PACE staff.
• Participate in continuing education and training for PACE staff.
• Communicate and uphold PACE standards of care with providers, staff, and contractors, including through presentations as needed.
• Participate in pre-enrollment processes, meet prospects, and conduct assessments as needed to improve processes with the enrollment team.
• Participate in PACE committees and work groups as required.
• Participate in community activities that connect the PACE program with its communities, as appropriate.
• Coordinate educational rotations for residents and fellow employees.
• Comply with PACE program policies and procedures, accept assigned duties cooperatively, and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Use a personal vehicle for work.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• Relocation package available.
• Generous pay and a comprehensive benefits package focused on health and wellness.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 18 days of PTO.
• 5 days of sick time.
• 5% employer match to the 403(b) retirement plan.
• Annual education allowance.
• Commitment to professional growth and career development.

What This Job Offers

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