Associate Medical Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

About the Role

The Associate Medical Director supports the delivery of high-quality participant care, ensures strong clinical outcomes, and assists in the implementation and oversight of the quality assessment and improvement program. This role provides day-to-day clinical leadership for Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and direct oversight of assigned Nurse Practitioners (NPs), utilizing Evidence Based Leadership strategies such as clinic and team interaction observation, data review, monthly rounding, clinical documentation review, and annual evaluations for NPs.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Associate Medical Director role in alignment with Senior TLC’s mission, vision, and values.
• Support the Executive Leadership Team and contribute to a unified organizational presence.
• Provide day-to-day clinical oversight and support to assigned PCPs and NPs, including monthly rounding, note review, assessment review, and annual performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with PACE provider regulations as they relate to clinical practice and documentation.
• Monitor NP clinical performance, including polypharmacy, hospital utilization, infections, and falls with fractures, and provide coaching or corrective action as needed.
• Oversee clinical quality for assigned teams and collaborate with the Medical Director on quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage the PCP call schedule for assigned providers.
• Maintain a high-risk participant list and provide direct clinical care to these participants as needed.
• Provide Evidence Based Leadership strategies, including internal consultation to PCPs and NPs through case review, clinical guidance, and analysis of aggregate data.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary team to implement clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based care standards.
• Participate in the development and review of clinical policies and procedures.
• Support Quality Assurance activities, including monitoring of clinical outcomes, service utilization, and pharmacy utilization.
• Interface with contracted medical providers and facilities when quality concerns arise.
• Participate in committees and work groups that support the mission and promote cost-effective, high-quality clinical care.
• Develop and provide presentations, education, and clinical updates monthly, quarterly, and annually as required.
• Support Senior TLC’s mission to encourage and support the quality of life of seniors wishing to continue living in the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine.
• Residency in Internal Medicine or Family Practice required; additional training in Geriatrics preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of clinical experience with at least 1 year working with frail or elderly populations.
• Prior supervisory or administrative experience preferred.
• Current license to practice medicine in North Carolina.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position established by Senior TLC, Inc. and approved by CMS before working independently.
• Ability to supervise and mentor NPs and PCPs.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Must demonstrate compassion, responsiveness, and professionalism consistent with PACE policies and procedures.
• Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact.

Skills

• Clinical oversight and leadership.
• Quality assessment and improvement.
• Evidence Based Leadership strategies.
• Collaboration within interdisciplinary teams.
• Development and delivery of clinical education and presentations.

Working Conditions

• Frequent travel within the service area and occasional travel beyond the service area required.
• Home visits to participants required.
• Must be able to move freely, possess manual dexterity and visual acuity, and communicate effectively.

Key Relationships

• Primary contacts: Senior TLC Medical Director, Primary Care Providers, Nurse Practitioners, and members of the Senior TLC Leadership Team.
• External contacts: Community medical providers, specialists, hospitals, and regulatory agencies as needed.

Ages of Patients

• Neonate/Infant
• Early Childhood
• Adolescent
• Adult
• Geriatric
• All Age Groups