California Senior Medical Director

Care Partners•California City, CA

10d•$450,000 - $500,000•Onsite

About The Position

The California Senior Medical Director oversees the San Bernardino, Crenshaw (Los Angeles), and Sacramento centers. The role reports to the Regional and Chief Medical Officers and is accountable for utilization metrics—including inpatient, emergency department, specialist, nursing home, and pharmacy use—as well as budget performance and organizational KPIs. The director sets standards for high-quality geriatric care across California centers, leads quality initiatives, and works with the Quality Department to achieve Quality Composite Scores. The position also supports clinical compliance, center-level goals, regional and national strategic initiatives, and coordination among Center Medical Directors and center leadership. The role is primarily administrative (60%) and supervisory (35%), with variable primary care duties averaging 5%. Supervisory responsibilities include recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of primary care staff in partnership with the Regional Medical Officer and HR. The director provides backup medical care to PACE participants, participates in interdisciplinary care planning, supports 24/7 physician coverage and after-hours call scheduling, and contributes to quality improvement and medical program development. Travel is required, including at least monthly on-site visits to each center, overnight out-of-state travel, and travel to participant or prospective participant homes and other off-site locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday. Compensation is $450,000–$500,000, negotiable, with eligibility for an annual bonus of up to 12% of base salary. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are also offered.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree.
Current active medical license for the state in which practicing.
DEA number.
Not on the Preclusion List.
Board certification in a primary care field.
At least one year of experience working with frail or elderly people.
Ten years of clinical experience.
Ten years of management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Be accountable for utilization metrics, budget performance, and organizational KPIs.
Set standards for high-quality geriatric care across California centers.
Lead quality initiatives and collaborate with the Quality Department to achieve Quality Composite Scores.
Ensure clinical compliance and achievement of center-level goals, including participant satisfaction and contribution margin.
Drive regional and national strategic initiatives aligned with the organization’s mission.
Coordinate regular meetings with Center Medical Directors to align workflows and goals.
Build cross-functional relationships with center leadership to support smooth operations.
Support primary-care projects as directed by medical leadership.
Oversee recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of primary care staff in partnership with the Regional Medical Officer and HR.
Provide direction and motivation through effective leadership and example.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and employment laws.
Manage performance, conduct timely evaluations, and address disciplinary or corrective actions as needed.
Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on morale and collaboration.
Lead regular team and one-to-one meetings to support staff development, communication, and alignment with organizational goals.
Provide backup medical care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up for PACE participants.
Document care in compliance with PACE policies and provide input on EMR improvements and enhancements.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
Oversee or support 24/7 physician coverage, including after-hours call scheduling.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and help develop medical programs aligned with strategic goals.
Travel to each center at least monthly, including overnight out-of-state travel and visits to participant or prospective participant homes and other off-site locations.