Physician Medical Director – Long-Term Care & Assisted Living | Flexible Schedule | Topsham, ME (BB 135326)
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Job description
Join a mission-driven healthcare organization providing comprehensive medical and geriatric care to residents of assisted living facilities, memory care communities, and long-term care settings throughout Southern Maine.
Our mission is to improve residents' quality of life through proactive medical management, innovative telemedicine solutions, and personalized, on-site clinical care.
We focus on preventing avoidable complications, reducing unnecessary hospitalizations, managing chronic conditions, and ensuring residents receive timely, coordinated medical attention. Through consistent communication and collaboration with families and care teams, we build trust and provide peace of mind throughout each resident's healthcare journey.
We believe exceptional healthcare goes beyond treating medical conditions. It means building meaningful relationships, preserving dignity, and helping older adults live healthier, more fulfilling lives
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and medical oversight across multiple post-acute and long-term care facilities throughout Southern Maine.
This opportunity combines physician leadership, clinical decision-making, and hands-on patient care. You will collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), nursing teams, facility administrators, and other healthcare professionals to improve resident outcomes, strengthen clinical programs, and maintain high standards of care.
You will help guide clinical strategy, lead quality improvement initiatives, mentor providers, and support proactive healthcare models across multiple facilities.
Whether you are an experienced Medical Director or a physician interested in advancing into a leadership position, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to influence the future of geriatric and post-acute care.
Enjoy a flexible schedule designed to support work-life balance, with no overnight shifts, on-call responsibilities, weekend coverage, or holiday work.
Job Responsibilities
Provide medical oversight, clinical direction, and leadership across multiple assisted living, memory care, and long-term care facilities.
Establish and promote consistent clinical standards, evidence-informed practices, and resident-centered care approaches.
Collaborate with facility administrators, nursing leadership, APPs, and interdisciplinary teams to address clinical priorities.
Support clinical decision-making for medically complex residents and individuals with multiple chronic conditions.
Conduct bedside visits for acute medical needs, regulatory requirements, and other necessary clinical evaluations.
Promote proactive interventions designed to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and improve resident outcomes.
2. Geriatric and Post-Acute Care
Support comprehensive medical management for older adults in assisted living, memory care, and long-term care settings.
Oversee clinical approaches to chronic disease management, dementia care, wound care, and other complex medical needs.
Encourage early identification of changes in resident conditions and timely clinical intervention.
Support appropriate medication management, care coordination, and transitions between healthcare settings.
Promote individualized treatment plans that prioritize resident safety, dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
Work with care teams and families to ensure medical decisions reflect resident needs and appropriate goals of care.
3. Advanced Practice Provider Leadership
Mentor, guide, and supervise APPs in accordance with applicable state laws, professional standards, and organizational policies.
Provide clinical consultation and support for complex cases and treatment decisions.
Promote consistent documentation, communication, and adherence to clinical protocols.
Support provider development through education, feedback, and collaborative case reviews.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous professional improvement.
4. Quality Improvement and Regulatory Compliance
Lead and participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
Monitor clinical outcomes, quality indicators, hospital transfer rates, and opportunities for improved care delivery.
Support compliance with applicable federal and Maine state regulations, professional standards, and facility requirements.
Participate in facility meetings, clinical reviews, and quality improvement discussions.
Identify opportunities to improve care coordination, reduce preventable complications, and strengthen clinical workflows.
Support the implementation and evaluation of clinical policies, procedures, and improvement initiatives.
5. Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Communication
Build effective working relationships with APPs, nursing staff, facility administrators, residents, families, and external healthcare providers.
Promote clear communication regarding resident conditions, treatment plans, and changes in care needs.
Support collaborative decision-making and timely resolution of clinical concerns.
Help establish consistent communication practices that strengthen trust among providers, residents, and families.
Partner with facility leadership to address clinical challenges and improve overall care delivery.
6. Telemedicine and Clinical Innovation
Utilize electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine platforms, and other digital healthcare tools to support coordinated care.
Contribute to innovative care models that improve access to medical expertise and facilitate timely interventions.
Support the integration of virtual and on-site services to meet resident needs efficiently.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical workflows, provider collaboration, and continuity of care through technology.
7. Professional Development and Clinical Excellence
Maintain current knowledge of geriatric medicine, post-acute care practices, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Participate in continuing medical education (CME) and professional development activities.
Pursue Certified Medical Director (CMD) certification through PALTmed, with organizational support available.
Contribute to the continued development of clinical programs and medical leadership practices across the organization.
Qualifications
Active Maine medical license or eligibility to obtain the required license before starting employment.
Clinical background in family medicine, internal medicine, geriatrics, or physical medicine and rehabilitation strongly preferred.
Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, or post-acute care preferred.
Experience in medical leadership or a strong interest in developing into a Medical Director role.
Strong clinical judgment and the ability to manage complex medical needs in older adults.
Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary care teams.
Proficiency with electronic health records and familiarity with telemedicine technology.
Preferred Qualifications
Board certification in family medicine, internal medicine, geriatrics, or physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Previous experience serving as a Medical Director in a skilled nursing, long-term care, or similar healthcare setting.
Experience leading QAPI initiatives and clinical quality improvement programs.
Experience mentoring or supervising APPs.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements affecting post-acute and long-term care facilities.
Certified Medical Director (CMD) credential through PALTmed, or willingness to obtain certification with employer support.
Compensation, Benefits and Schedule
Competitive salary based on experience, qualifications, and position structure.
Full-time and part-time employment options.
Flexible scheduling.
Opportunities for telemedicine coverage.
No on-call responsibilities.
No weekend or holiday coverage.
No overnight shifts.
Employer-funded CME opportunities.
Financial and educational support for Certified Medical Director (CMD) certification through PALTmed.
Opportunities for professional growth and clinical leadership development.
Why Join Us?
Shape the delivery of geriatric and post-acute care across multiple facilities while maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.
You will work in an environment that prioritizes meaningful clinical leadership, proactive care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and improved resident outcomes without the demands of traditional on-call schedules.
Join a team committed to reducing preventable hospitalizations, strengthening chronic disease management, supporting care teams, and improving the healthcare experience for residents and their families.
Make a lasting difference in the lives of older adults through compassionate care, clinical excellence, and innovative medical leadership.