Medical Director – PACE Program | Geriatrics & Complex Care Leadership
Updated 10/16/26
Aurora, Colorado, United States
Physician
Internal Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
About the Opportunity
A mission-driven healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and physician oversight within its community-based senior care program.
This opportunity is ideal for a physician who enjoys caring for medically complex older adults while leading interdisciplinary teams and improving quality outcomes.
The Medical Director will oversee participant care, support clinical teams, promote evidence-based practices, and serve as a key medical resource for providers, staff, and community healthcare partners.
Position Highlights
- Full-time physician leadership role
- Competitive compensation with incentive opportunity
- Approximately $250,000 base salary midpoint
- Potential total compensation around $300,000 based on performance
- Mission-focused senior care environment
- Leadership within an interdisciplinary healthcare model
- Relocation assistance available
- Comprehensive benefits package
Job Responsibilities
- Provide medical leadership and oversight for participants enrolled in a comprehensive senior care program.
- Serve as a physician resource for interdisciplinary teams and healthcare professionals.
- Guide clinical decision-making, care planning, and treatment strategies.
- Support providers and clinical staff through education, consultation, and mentorship.
Participant Care
- Provide comprehensive medical evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, and patient education.
- Develop and review individualized care plans with interdisciplinary team members.
- Order appropriate referrals, diagnostics, and ancillary services.
- Evaluate participants in community, inpatient, and residential settings when clinically appropriate.
- Provide symptom management and supportive care, including palliative and hospice-related services when needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
Quality & Operations
- Support quality improvement initiatives and utilization review processes.
- Promote compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and applicable healthcare regulations.
- Develop clinical protocols and promote evidence-based practices.
- Support appropriate healthcare resource utilization.
Community Relations
- Build relationships with community physicians, hospitals, and healthcare organizations.
- Serve as a clinical representative for the organization.
- Support awareness and growth of community-based senior care services.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Active Colorado physician license.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in:
- Internal Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Minimum three years of physician practice experience.
- Experience in one or more:
- Hospice
- Internal Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Oncology
- Related clinical specialties
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
- Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care for medically complex older adults.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with PACE programs.
- Geriatric medicine experience.
- Hospice or palliative care background.
- Physician leadership experience.
- Quality improvement and utilization management experience.
- Experience leading interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Working Hours
Hours Standard business hours (confirm exact schedule)
Call Participation in on-call rotation
Weekends Not specified
Travel Local community visits may be required
Skills
Physician Leadership
PACE
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
Family Medicine
Hospice Care
Palliative Care
Senior Care
Chronic Disease Management
Quality Improvement
Utilization Review
Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
Care Coordination
Medicare / Medicaid
Population Health
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