What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director/Physician-Post Acute-Richmond, VA position at Legacy Care?
Legacy Care is an independent medical group committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care in post-acute settings across Virginia. We support clinicians with clinical autonomy, a collaborative team and a focus on personalized care throughout the patient journey.
Richmond, Virginia | Post-acute care | Flexible Scheduling
About The Role
Legacy Care is seeking a Medical Director/Physician to provide clinical leadership and high-quality medical care in post-acute care settings in the Richmond area. In this role, you will support patient care and collaborate with facility staff and a multidisciplinary team to promote continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.
You will help guide clinical practice, support care quality and work with colleagues to address the healthcare needs of patients across the continuum of care.
Core Responsibilities
Legacy Care is committed to an inclusive workplace and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other protected status.
Richmond, Virginia | Post-acute care | Flexible Scheduling
About The Role
Legacy Care is seeking a Medical Director/Physician to provide clinical leadership and high-quality medical care in post-acute care settings in the Richmond area. In this role, you will support patient care and collaborate with facility staff and a multidisciplinary team to promote continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.
You will help guide clinical practice, support care quality and work with colleagues to address the healthcare needs of patients across the continuum of care.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide medical care and clinical oversight in post-acute care settings.
- Assess patients, develop and review care plans, and monitor clinical progress.
- Provide clinical leadership and guidance to medical colleagues and care teams.
- Collaborate with nursing staff, advanced practice providers and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Support high standards of patient-centered care and continuous improvement in clinical practice.
- Ensure care and documentation meet applicable professional, regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, facility staff and care teams about clinical needs and treatment plans.
- Use electronic medical record (EMR) systems to document care accurately and promptly.
- Support care coordination and transitions between healthcare settings as appropriate.
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
- Active, unrestricted Virginia medical license.
- Current DEA registration.
- Experience in post-acute care, long-term care, geriatrics or a related clinical setting is preferred.
- Previous clinical leadership or medical director experience is preferred.
- Strong clinical judgement, communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and continuous clinical improvement.
- A clinical leadership opportunity focused on quality care in post-acute settings.
- Clinical autonomy within a collaborative and supportive team.
- Scheduling flexibility, coordinated around facility and patient care needs.
- Competitive compensation and benefits, with details discussed during the hiring process.
- Professional and administrative support.
- Access to discounted medical malpractice insurance.
Legacy Care is committed to an inclusive workplace and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other protected status.