Job Description

Location: On Site - Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

Salary: $200,000+ depending on experience

Skills: Clinical Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Skilled Nursing Facility Experience, Quality Improvement, Team Collaboration

About the Hospitals and Health Care Company / The Opportunity:

Are you seeking a purposeful career with meaningful impact in the hospitals and health care industry? Our client, a leader in providing care to communities, invites you to join a skilled nursing facility team dedicated to elevating standards of clinical excellence and patient well-being. This Medical Director role offers the opportunity to shape patient outcomes and organizational culture through clinical oversight, education, and collaborative leadership, making a genuine difference in the lives of residents and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the clinical care delivered to residents, ensuring adherence to evidence-based protocols and guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and monitor individualized resident care plans.
• Promote a culture focused on quality care, resident safety, and satisfaction within the facility.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations, including CMS and Department of Health standards.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, such as reducing readmissions, managing medications effectively, and enhancing infection control.
• Provide ongoing education and training to medical and nursing staff on best practices, regulatory requirements, and new healthcare developments.
• Serve as the clinical liaison among the facility, hospital systems, and community providers while maintaining clear communication with families and staff.
• Participate in utilization review and cost management processes, optimizing resource use and reimbursement while reducing unnecessary medical costs.

Must-Have Skills:

• MD or DO with active, unrestricted medical license in Kentucky.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics (preferred).
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings.
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, guidelines, and reimbursement structures.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a commitment to quality improvement and patient outcomes.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and medical software.
• Successful completion of a 90-day training period under a State CMO's oversight.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Board certification in Geriatrics.
• Experience mentoring healthcare providers and supporting staff development.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology and evidence-based psychotherapeutic modalities.
• Empathy, compassion, and a strong patient-centered care philosophy.
• Experience preparing for and participating in regulatory surveys and audits.

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