Description

Doctor of Medicine | Geriatrics
Location: Springfield, MA
Employer: Lancesoft Inc
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Position Overview

We are seeking a Board-Certified Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to serve as Medical Director for a geriatric-focused program in West Springfield, Massachusetts.

This leadership role centers on comprehensive, community-based care for frail and elderly patients within a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model. The Medical Director will oversee clinical operations, ensure high-quality patient outcomes, and supervise medical staff in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment.

Assignment Details

• Employment Type: Locum

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, Full-Time

• Leadership Role: Reports to Executive Director

• On-Call: Participation required as part of provider rotation

• Compensation: Inquire for details

Practice Setting

• Community-based geriatric care model (PACE)

• Focus on adults 55+ requiring nursing-home-level care but living in the community

• Interdisciplinary team approach

• Emphasis on prevention, chronic disease management, and maintaining independence

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical direction and supervision of participant care

• Oversee clinical outcomes and Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program

• Develop and maintain medical policies, procedures, and standards

• Supervise Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

• Conduct new patient histories and physicals, reassessments, and treatment planning

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and family conferences

• Manage chronic disease care for frail older adults

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and labs

• Educate participants and families on health maintenance and care plans

• Participate in intake evaluations and eligibility assessments

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts Physician License – Required

• Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice – Required

• DEA Registration – Required

• Previous supervisory experience – Required

• Minimum one (1) year experience working with frail or elderly populations – Required

• Self-Query NPDB (dated within the same month as submission) – Required

Preferred:

• Board Certification in Geriatrics

• Additional experience or qualifications in geriatric medicine