California Senior Medical Director

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental, and Vision 100% covered - NO COST to you or your dependents!
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
• Insurance Coverage: Medical professional liability, long-term disability, life insurance, and worker's compensation
• Professional Expenses: State license fees, DEA registration, and one professional membership dues
• Continuing Medical Education (CME): $2,500 annual allowance plus 5 CME days
• Paid Time Off: Vacation Time: 22 days (120 hours), Sick Time: 5 days (40 hours), Nationally observed holidays: 11 nationally observed holidays

Requirements

Education

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree required

Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation

• Current active Medical License for the state in which practicing, DEA number
• Not on Preclusion list
• Board Certification in a primary care field
• A minimum of one year working with the frail or elderly.
• Ten (10 years) clinical experience
• Ten (10 years) management or supervisory experience

Essential Functions

Functional Category: Administrative 60%

• Reports to the Regional and Chief Medical Officers; accountable for utilization metrics (inpatient, ED, specialist, nursing home, pharmacy) and performance against budget and organizational KPIs.
• Sets the standard for high-quality geriatric care across California centers.
• Leads quality initiatives and ensures delivery on Quality Composite Scores in collaboration with the Quality Department.
• Ensures clinical compliance and achievement of center-level goals (participant satisfaction, contribution margin, etc.).
• Drives regional and national strategic initiatives aligned with mission.
• Coordinates regular meetings with Center Medical Directors to align on workflows and goals.
• Builds strong cross-functional relationships with center leadership for smooth operations.
• Supports various projects impacting primary care as directed by medical leadership.

Functional Category: Supervision 35%

• Oversees recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of primary care staff in partnership with the Regional Medical Officer and HR.
• Provides clear direction and motivation through effective leadership and example.
• Ensures compliance with organizational policies and employment laws.
• Manages performance, conducts timely evaluations, and addresses disciplinary or corrective actions as needed.
• Fosters a positive, team-oriented culture focused on morale and collaboration.
• Leads regular team and 1:1 meetings to support development, communication, and alignment with organizational goals.

Functional Category: Primary Care - variable, averaging 5%

• Provides back-up medical care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up for PACE participants.
• Documents all care in compliance with PACE policies; provides input on EMR improvements and enhancements.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning to support holistic participant care.
• Oversees or supports 24/7 physician coverage, including after-hours call scheduling.
• Contributes to quality improvement initiatives and helps develop new medical programs aligned with strategic goals.

Travel

• Travel required, with on-site expectation at minimum monthly at each center.
• Overnight travel out of state
• Travel to participant and potential participant homes and/or other off site locations

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