Medical Director

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH CARE SERVICES•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Director provides clinical leadership and oversight of Rocky Mountain PACE provider services. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, person-centered, and cost-effective care to participants while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Medical Director partners with interdisciplinary team members, educates & mentors providers, and drives process and quality improvement across provider functions to achieve excellent outcomes, high participant satisfaction, and organizational success.

Requirements

MD or DO degree
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado
DEA registration and ability to obtain/maintain privileges at contracted hospitals
ABMS board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice
Minimum 1 year of experience providing primary care to frail elderly populations
Current BLS certification
Demonstrated knowledge of geriatric medicine, interdisciplinary care, and chronic disease management
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Geriatrics certification preferred
Minimum 1 year of experience as a medical director in a clinic or similar setting is preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a medical authority within the provider group, to include outpatient clinic, transitional and long-term care services and/or assisted living/memory care settings, aligning provider performance with organizational mission and values.
Collaborate with Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in strategic planning, process improvement, policy development, and provider operations oversight.
Supervise, educate, support, and evaluate providers, including recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and retention.
Serve as a liaison to community-based and contracted providers to strengthen partnerships.
Participate as an advisory member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to ensure coordinated participant care.
Establish and monitor standards of care, clinical protocols, and model practice guidelines.
Provide direct care to participants as needed, ensuring continuity of services.
Conduct clinical competencies and milestone reviews with providers annually.
Ensure provider operations comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including those specific to CMS and PACE.
Participate in internal and external audits, surveys, and corrective action planning.
Maintain documentation and reporting standards that support regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Committee participation as physician lead and co-attendance with PCPs: PESS Quality and subcommittees (RCA/EO/Grievances) AARP Pharmacy and Therapeutics Falls Utilization Management Other committees as assigned.
Maintain documentation and reporting standards consistent with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Champion quality initiatives, including QAPI, utilization review, and performance improvement programs.
Track and analyze key clinical outcomes such as hospitalizations, medication use, and participant health metrics.
Lead provider training, education, and ongoing professional development.
Mentor primary care providers, supporting professional and personal growth through structured milestone-based development.
Provide in-service education on disease management, geriatrics, and PACE-specific clinical practices like the model practice care and matters most care.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Stay current with emerging best practices, and ensure clinical staff are educated on relevant policy, protocol, and regulatory changes.