Locum Medical Director – PACE Program Opportunity | North Carolina

Locum Medical Director – PACE Program Opportunity | North Carolina
Full-Time Day Coverage | Geriatric Population | Leadership Role

A healthcare organization in North Carolina is seeking a Board-Certified Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician for a locum Medical Director assignment within a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. This role provides both clinical leadership and patient-facing care for a frail elderly population in a community-based care model.

Position Overview:

• Locum Medical Director assignment
• Monday–Friday, daytime schedule (full-time with part-time flexibility noted)
• Leadership role under Chief Medical Officer oversight
• Administrative coordination with Executive Director

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide medical direction for participant care and clinical outcomes
• Oversee Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) program
• Develop and maintain medical policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
• Conduct history & physical exams for new and ongoing participants
• Develop individualized treatment plans and oversee care delivery
• Participate in intake and eligibility evaluations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team (PCPs, APPs, nursing, therapy)
• Educate patients and families on chronic disease management and care planning
• Supervise PCPs and Advanced Practice Providers
• Participate in on-call rotation as required
• Support operational and leadership goals of the program

Patient Population:

• Adults age 55+
• Frail, nursing-home eligible individuals
• Community-based participants receiving comprehensive care services
• Focus on maintaining independence and quality of life at home

Candidate Requirements:

• Active North Carolina medical license
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (Geriatrics preferred)
• DEA and controlled substance registration required
• Minimum 1 year experience working with frail or elderly population (no new graduates)
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience required
• Must be interested in locum tenens assignment
• No visa candidates accepted
• Current NPDB self-query within 30 days

Compensation:

• Competitive locum hourly and call-based compensation

Why This Opportunity?

This is a meaningful leadership locum assignment within a mission-driven PACE model, offering the opportunity to impact elderly care delivery while working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment focused on maintaining independence and quality of life for seniors.

If interested, apply today for confidential consideration.