PACE Medical Director | Shape the Future of Senior Care
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PACE Medical Director | Physician Leadership | Jonesboro, Arkansas
Lead with purpose. Make a difference. Help older adults live independently.
A Unique Physician Leadership Opportunity
St. Bernards Total Life Healthcare is seeking a dedicated physician to serve as Medical Director of our PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Are you a physician who enjoys caring for older adults and is interested in making a greater impact beyond traditional patient care?
This opportunity combines physician leadership, clinical involvement, and collaborative care in a program designed to help older adults maintain their independence and remain safely in their homes and communities.
As Medical Director, you'll help shape the clinical direction of our PACE program, support an interdisciplinary healthcare team, and champion a patient-centered approach that focuses on quality of life, continuity of care, and improved health outcomes.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
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Meaningful Physician Leadership: Play an important role in guiding clinical operations, quality initiatives, and the overall success of the PACE program.
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Patient-Centered Care: Focus on improving quality of life, preserving independence, and supporting the unique healthcare needs of older adults.
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Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside an interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing comprehensive, coordinated care.
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Clinical & Administrative Leadership: Combine physician leadership responsibilities with direct patient care and clinical oversight.
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Continuity of Care: Develop meaningful relationships with participants and their families while coordinating care across multiple healthcare settings.
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Established Healthcare Organization: Join St. Bernards Healthcare, a respected regional healthcare system serving Northeast Arkansas and the surrounding region.
Position Highlights
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Provide overall clinical leadership and medical oversight for St. Bernards Total Life Healthcare.
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Lead and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans for PACE participants.
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Provide clinical guidance and supervision to physicians and advanced practice providers.
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Participate in direct patient care, including assessments, chronic disease management, acute care, and medication management.
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Coordinate care with specialists, hospitalists, and other healthcare providers.
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Oversee clinical quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement initiatives.
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Collaborate with program leadership on strategic planning, operational effectiveness, and continued program development.
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Serve as a physician advocate for older adults and a clinical resource for participants, families, and the community.
Candidate Qualifications
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MD or DO degree.
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Active Arkansas medical license in good standing.
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Minimum of three years of active medical practice.
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Ability to meet medical staff privilege requirements at St. Bernards Medical Center.
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Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
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Five years of clinical leadership and/or management experience preferred.
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A genuine passion for caring for older adults and improving healthcare through a team-based approach.
About St. Bernards Total Life Healthcare
St. Bernards Total Life Healthcare provides comprehensive, coordinated healthcare through the PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model.
PACE is designed to help older adults receive the medical care, support, and services they need while maintaining their independence and remaining in their homes and communities whenever possible.
Through an interdisciplinary approach, our team works together to address the medical, physical, emotional, and social needs of each participant.
Our goal is simple: Help older adults live healthier, more independent lives while receiving the personalized care and support they deserve.
Discover Jonesboro, Arkansas
Located in Northeast Arkansas, Jonesboro is a thriving, family-friendly community with a population of approximately 80,000.
Home to Arkansas State University and NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State, Jonesboro offers a growing healthcare community, educational opportunities, recreational amenities, and an affordable cost of living.
Whether you're looking for a welcoming community to raise a family or a place to enjoy your next chapter, Jonesboro offers the amenities of a growing city with the warmth and convenience of a smaller community.
Make Your Next Career Move Meaningful
If you're a physician who values collaborative care, enjoys leadership, and wants to make a lasting difference in the lives of older adults, we would welcome the opportunity to visit with you.
Join St. Bernards Total Life Healthcare and help us redefine what it means to age well.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide overall clinical leadership and medical oversight for St. Bernards Total Life Healthcare's PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program.
- Lead and collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure comprehensive, coordinated, patient-centered care for program participants.
- Oversee the delivery of high-quality medical services, clinical outcomes, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide clinical supervision, guidance, and support to physicians, advanced practice providers, and other clinical team members.
- Participate in direct patient care, including medical assessments, acute and chronic disease management, medication management, and follow-up visits.
- Develop and oversee individualized care plans that promote participant independence, quality of life, and continuity of care.
- Coordinate medical services with specialists, hospitalists, hospitals, nursing facilities, and other healthcare providers.
- Oversee and coordinate inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and community-based healthcare services for PACE participants.
- Collaborate with program leadership on strategic planning, clinical operations, resource utilization, and program development.
- Monitor clinical performance, review quality data, and implement initiatives to improve patient outcomes and operational effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, PACE program requirements, and organizational policies.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences, clinical meetings, and organizational quality improvement committees.
- Provide education and clinical guidance to team members, participants, families, caregivers, and community healthcare partners.
- Support effective communication and collaboration among clinical staff, program leadership, participants, and families.
- Serve as a physician leader and community advocate for comprehensive senior care and the mission of St. Bernards Total Life Healthcare.