Geriatrician - Associate Medical Director
curativeSan Diego, CA
Geriatrician - Associate Medical Director
curativeSan Diego, CA
3 days ago
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Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)All Other Outpatient Care CentersGeneral Medical and Surgical HospitalsAbout the role
Associate Medical Director – PACESan Diego, CA | Full-Time | On-Site | 70% Clinical / 30% Leadership Lead. Mentor. Make a Difference. A growing, mission-driven PACE program in San Diego is seeking an Associate Medical Director to provide site-level clinical and administrative leadership at centers in Downtown San Diego. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician leader who wants to remain clinically engaged while expanding their impact through provider mentorship, interdisciplinary leadership, quality improvement, utilization management, and population health. Why This Opportunity?70% clinical / 30% administrative leadership Only 3–5 patient encounters per clinical day Protected administrative time for leadership and provider development Direct mentorship of physicians, NPs, and PAsLead interdisciplinary team (IDT) collaboration
Position Overview:
The Associate Medical Director will partner directly with the Medical Director to provide clinical leadership at the assigned PACE center. The role combines direct patient care with meaningful physician leadership, allowing the successful candidate to influence both individual patient outcomes and the broader quality of care delivered across the center.
Clinical Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive primary care to medically complex and geriatric patients Conduct new participant evaluations Manage acute and chronic conditions Provide clinical oversight for participants in SNF and ALF settings Participate in interdisciplinary care planning
Leadership Responsibilities:
Provide clinical mentorship to physicians and APPsServe as a resource for complex clinical decision-making Support provider development and clinical remediation Facilitate clinical education and didactic sessions Support site operations and workflow improvement
Candidate Qualifications
Required:
MD or DOBoard Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine 3–5+ years of post-residency clinical experience Experience caring for geriatric or medically complex populations 2–3+ years of clinical leadership, medical directorship, administrative leadership, or GME faculty experience California medical licensure or eligibility
Preferred:
Geriatrics fellowship or board certification Hospice & Palliative Medicine fellowship or board certificationPACE experience Experience leading interdisciplinary teams Population health/value-based care experience Experience mentoring physicians and
APPsThe Ideal Candidate:
This position is well suited for a physician who wants more leadership impact without giving up patient care. You will have the time and structure to build meaningful relationships with participants, mentor other clinicians, improve clinical processes, and help shape the future of a growing PACE program. If you are an experienced physician leader passionate about geriatric medicine, interdisciplinary care, clinical excellence, and developing other providers, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Manager
Location
San Diego, CA
Occupation
Physicians, All Other
Industry
Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
Posted
3 days ago
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