Regional Medical Director

Regional Medical Director (Physician)

Organization: PACE Organization

Reports To: CEO and SVP of Operations (Clinical matters dotted-line to Corporate Medical Director)

About the Role

A prominent PACE organization is seeking an experienced, visionary Regional Medical Director (Physician) to provide clinical and strategic leadership for our PACE program at the regional and local level. In this high-impact, hybrid role, you will lead medical service delivery, drive clinical quality outcomes, and serve as a Primary Care Provider at your assigned PACE Center. You will partner closely with executive leadership, the Regional Program Director, and interdisciplinary teams to champion value-based care for older adults.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Clinical Leadership

• Executive Advisory: Advise the CEO and SVP of Operations on regional medical care development, operational strategy, and program expansion.

• Quality Improvement (QAPI): Chair the Quality Subcommittee, lead local and regional QAPI initiatives, report clinical matters to the Corporate Medical Director, and oversee clinical care quality, patient safety, and participant satisfaction.

• Regulatory & Compliance Readiness: Ensure total adherence to CMS and state requirements, risk-based contracting models, utilization review, ethics standards, and infection control protocols.

• Network Development: Collaborate with the Regional Program Director to build, negotiate, and maintain specialty and long-term care provider networks, addressing service gaps and network adequacy.

Interdisciplinary Team & Operational Oversight

• Provider Management: Recruit, interview, credential, hire, and orient primary care providers; provide ongoing supervision, performance evaluations, and continuing education.

• Clinical Consultation: Partner regularly with clinic nurse managers, home care coordinators, dietitians, and interdisciplinary team members to optimize participant care and clinic efficiency.

• Financial & Budgetary Stewardship: Monitor fiscal performance, meet budget targets, and consistently drive productivity, service access, and customer service goals.

Direct Patient Care & Health/Safety

• Primary Care Provision: Deliver direct primary care, including routine assessments, reassessments, episodic care, inpatient management (as appropriate), and meticulous medical record documentation.

• Participant Advocacy & Safety: Champion participant rights, dignity, self-determination, confidentiality, and independence. Promote safe work practices, conduct environmental rounds, investigate incidents promptly, and intervene immediately when safety threats arise.