What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director position at VALIR PACE LLC?
Are you a dynamic physician leader passionate about innovating care for older adults? Join us in Oklahoma City as our Medical Director, where you’ll lead a dedicated interdisciplinary team serving frail elders through a nationally recognized Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
Why Join Us?
- Work Monday through Friday with minimal call duties and no inpatient rounding.
- Lead an interdisciplinary team making a measurable difference in the lives of seniors.
- Competitive salary, full benefits, generous PTO, CME allowance, and retirement plan.
- Be part of a growing, mission-driven organization redefining aging care in Oklahoma.
Valir PACE provides integrated medical and social services to our most vulnerable seniors, helping to unlock their full potential. We are looking for team members who are energized by working in diverse teams toward our shared purpose. Those eager to drive groundbreaking innovation, and who will interact with those we serve and those who serve them in a spirit of understanding and compassion.
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Qualifications:As the Medical Director, you will oversee clinical services across multiple care settings—PACE center, participant homes, nursing facilities, and more—while championing high-quality, person-centered, and cost-effective care. This role blends leadership, strategy, and hands-on clinical practice, offering a fulfilling alternative to traditional hospital medicine. No night shifts or weekend rounds required.
What You'll Do
Clinical Leadership & Care (Approx. 60%)
- Deliver direct primary and geriatric care to PACE participants.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions.
- Participate in the interdisciplinary care team, contributing to individualized care plans.
- Lead clinical initiatives that improve participant outcomes and satisfaction.
- Provide after-hours call support on a rotating basis (phone only, triaged by RNs).
Strategic Oversight & Administration (Approx. 40%)
- Supervise and support physicians and advanced practice providers.
- Promote quality, utilization management, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with leadership to meet program goals and budget targets.
- Facilitate continuous improvement and innovation in care delivery.
- Represent the PACE program to internal stakeholders, community partners, and regulators.
Required Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in Oklahoma (or eligibility to obtain).
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics.
- DEA license with full prescriptive authority.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in geriatrics, primary care, or complex care management.
- Leadership experience in integrated care models, PACE, or senior healthcare preferred.
Ideal Candidate Traits
- Deep understanding of the medical, psychosocial, and regulatory aspects of elder care.
- Strong communicator and team collaborator.
- Proficient in EMR use and comfortable leveraging data and analytics to improve care.
- Visionary thinker with a drive for innovation and continuous improvement.