Medical Director – Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care

Job overview

The Medical Director – Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care role is based in Owingsville, KY and combines onsite facility rounding with administrative responsibilities. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes a competitive compensation package. CareMed supports clinical leadership and medical oversight for nursing home and long-term care facilities. The physician provides clinical direction, supports resident care, and works with nurse practitioners and interdisciplinary teams to maintain care standards. The role contributes to regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and better clinical outcomes across facilities.

What you'll do

• Provide medical direction and oversight for resident care
• establish clinical standards and protocols
• support complex geriatric and chronic care
• participate in care plans and clinical pathways
• review quality metrics and outcomes
• collaborate with and mentor nurse practitioners
• participate in case reviews
• support regulatory compliance, surveys, audits, infection prevention, and emergency preparedness
• participate in QAPI programs
• maintain documentation and attend meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical director

skilled nursing

long-term care

part-time

owingsville ky

caremed

clinical oversight

geriatric care

nurse practitioner collaboration

quality improvement

regulatory compliance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CME allowance
• paid time off.

Why this role

Combination of facility rounding and administrative work; flexible scheduling may be available depending on facility needs; opportunity to oversee multiple facilities within a regional network.

About the employer

CareMed is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.