Medical Director – PACE / Geriatric Care – Colorado (BB 134897)
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Job description
Medical Director – PACE Program | Colorado
Specialty: Internal Medicine / Family Medicine / Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Practice Setting: PACE / Geriatric Care / Community-Based Healthcare
Location: Colorado, Front Range
Position Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 3+ years of physician practice experience
Join a mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to helping older adults maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life. Colorado PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership, medical oversight, and comprehensive care for frail and elderly participants.
This leadership opportunity combines direct patient care with quality improvement, utilization management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and provider supervision. The Medical Director will work closely with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to ensure coordinated, person-centered care across community, outpatient, inpatient, palliative, and hospice settings.
Job Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop and review individualized participant care plans.
Provide medical consultation, clinical guidance, and support to providers and healthcare staff.
Supervise assigned mid-level providers and evaluate and train community-based contract physicians.
Oversee quality improvement initiatives, the PACE Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program, and utilization review.
Evaluate participants in inpatient and residential settings for admission, recertification, and ongoing medical needs.
Support appropriate referrals, diagnostic testing, treatment planning, and healthcare resource utilization.
Provide on-call and after-hours medical support as required.
Deliver palliative and hospice-related care, including symptom and medication management, as clinically appropriate.
Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, PACE program requirements, and applicable healthcare regulations.
Maintain relationships with community physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations.
Support accurate clinical documentation, diagnosis capture, and coding practices.
Qualifications
Minimum of three years of physician practice experience in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Oncology, Hospice, or a related clinical specialty.
Current, unrestricted Colorado physician license.
Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license and proof of current automobile insurance.
Ability to lift at least 30 pounds.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive compensation package.
Relocation reimbursement.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with the employer covering more than 90% of the employee medical premium on select plans.
Health Savings Account with significant employer contributions.
18 days of PTO/vacation during the first year for full-time employees.
Seven paid holidays plus one floating holiday.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Education reimbursement and certification pay.
Clinical career advancement and leadership development opportunities.
Additional employee assistance, legal protection, identity protection, and wellness benefits.
Why Join Colorado PACE?
Make a meaningful impact by leading a collaborative, interdisciplinary team focused on keeping older adults safe, supported, and independent in their communities. This role offers the opportunity to combine clinical practice, leadership, quality improvement, and whole-person care within a mission-driven nonprofit healthcare organization.
Apply today to join Colorado PACE as Medical Director.