Fayetteville, North Carolina, Geriatric Medicine Medical Director Opening
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Permanent Opportunity – Geriatric Medicine Medical Director (PACE Program) Fayetteville, North Carolina Quick Snapshot (Key Decision Points) Position Type: Permanent only (No locums or locums-to-perm) Schedule: Monday–Friday, full-time (day shifts) Call: Participates in on-call rotation (details not specified) Setting: PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Leadership Role: Medical Director overseeing clinical operations Licensure & Certifications North Carolina Medical License – REQUIRED Board Certified – REQUIRED (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics) Board Eligible – NOT accepted Experience Requirements Experience Required – MUST have prior clinical experience Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred Experience with geriatric populations or complex chronic care highly preferred Visa Status Visa Candidates – NOT accepted Clinical & Leadership Scope Provide medical direction and oversight of participant care Lead Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives Develop and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and protocols Supervise Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and APPs Participate in interdisciplinary team leadership and care planning Patient Population Seniors 55+ with chronic care needs Nursing home–eligible but living in community setting Focus on maintaining independence and comprehensive care Key Responsibilities Conduct H&Ps and reassessments Develop and manage treatment plans across care settings Participate in intake and enrollment decisions Lead care planning discussions with patients and families Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams Oversee diagnostic evaluations and clinical documentation Participate in family conferences and care coordination Practice Model (PACE) All-inclusive, community-based care model Coordinates full continuum of medical and supportive services Emphasis on preventing nursing home placement and maintaining independence Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation package Benefits effective Day 1, including: Medical, dental, vision insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) CME time and allowance Malpractice coverage Additional voluntary benefits Additional Notes Reports to Executive Director Strong emphasis on team-based, interdisciplinary care Ideal candidate comfortable with both clinical care and administrative leadership RecruitWell's Core Values: Open communication Sense of urgency Teamwork Accountability Driven to win Higher consciousness