Position Overview:
A healthcare organization in Louisiana is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and oversee high-quality, coordinated care for older adults across its Baton Rouge and Lafayette programs.
Responsibilities:
- Provide medical leadership and supervision for participant care
- Oversee clinical quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance
- Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
- Guide and support Primary Care Providers and clinical staff
- Collaborate with hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, pharmacies, and community providers
- Mentor and coach the clinical team
- Participate in a 24/7 shared on-call rotation
- Support documentation, EMR optimization, pharmacy coordination, and advance care planning
Requirements:
- MD or DO with an active Louisiana medical license
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine; Geriatrics preferred
- Minimum 1 year of experience caring for frail or elderly populations
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience
- Current BLS, CDS Certification, and DEA Registration
- Valid driver s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
What s Offered:
- Full-time permanent position
- Leadership role focused on geriatric care
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- PTO and CME time
- Malpractice insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Incentive bonus tied to clinical outcomes
- Opportunity for professional growth and leadership
- Shared on-call structure
