1099 Medical Director, Long Term Care

We are seeking a Physician (MD/DO) to serve as a contracted Medical Director in long-term care (LTC), skilled nursing, and nursing home settings. In this role, you will partner with facility leadership, NPs/PAs, and nursing teams to support high-quality, compliant, and resident-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly or quarterly QAPI meetings and provide guidance on quality and clinical outcomes.
• Review key metrics, including readmissions, falls, infections, and antipsychotic utilization.
• Support infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship initiatives.
• Collaborate with NPs, PAs, the Director of Nursing, and facility leadership to ensure continuity of care and effective care transitions.
• Monitor adherence to resident care policies and clinical standards.
• Assist with survey readiness, regulatory compliance, and corrective action planning.
• Provide clinical mentorship and support for complex medical and behavioral cases.

Why Join

• Compensation package includes a monthly stipend plus pay per visit model
• Contract role with flexible schedule
• Make a difference in clinical care of geriatric and long-term care patients

Typical Time Commitment

• 4 hours per month per facility for administrative duties
• On-site presence expectations once weekly for rounding on acute care and long-term care patients. Approx. 2 hours per week and may include:
• Primary and post-acute care for patients in the facility
• Managing chronic conditions (CHF, COPD, dementia, diabetes)
• Supporting advanced practice providers (NPs/PAs), including clinical guidance and collaboration
• Participation in QAPI and leadership meetings
• Care planning, interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings, and quality initiatives
• Availability for consultation