Medical Director-Part Time-Virginia Beach, VA

Legacy Care

Virginia Beach, Virginia

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Virginia Beach, Virginia
POSTED
14 days ago

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Medical Director to provide part-time clinical leadership and oversight for our network of post-acute and long-term care facilities in the Virginia Beach, VA area. This role is ideal for a physician who is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care, clinical governance, and partnership with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for residents.

Schedule

This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule based on facility needs and agreed hours. Some on-site visits and periodic after-hours availability for urgent clinical consults may be required.

Core Responsibilities

  • Provide medical leadership and oversight across assigned post-acute, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities, ensuring standards of clinical care are met

  • Review and approve clinical policies, protocols and standard operating procedures in collaboration with nursing leadership and operations

  • Conduct regular on-site visits, resident rounds, and multidisciplinary care reviews to assess care quality and support clinical teams

  • Offer medical oversight for admissions, transitions of care, and complex clinical cases; provide timely clinical consultation to on-site clinicians and facility staff

  • Support antimicrobial stewardship, pain management, end-of-life care planning, and other quality initiatives consistent with best practice and regulatory requirements

  • Participate in facility quality meetings, chart audits, root cause analyses and performance improvement projects

  • Foster clear, compassionate communication with residents, families and facility staff regarding clinical status and care plans

  • Assist with credentialing, peer review, and clinician performance evaluation as required

  • Ensure accurate, timely documentation of clinical activities and recommendations in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or clinical logs

Qualifications and Required Skills

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

  • Active, unrestricted medical license to practice in Virginia

  • Board certification in a relevant specialty (e.g., Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine) preferred

  • Minimum of 3–5 years’ clinical experience in post-acute care, long-term care, geriatrics, or related settings preferred

  • Experience in clinical leadership, quality improvement, or medical direction strongly preferred

  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities

  • Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record systems and strong documentation practices

  • Excellent clinical judgement, interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams

  • Current certifications as required by facility policy (e.g., BLS)

What Success Looks Like

  • Consistent improvement and maintenance of clinical quality metrics across assigned facilities

  • Timely, effective clinical oversight and support for on-site teams

  • Clear, comprehensive documentation and communication with residents, families and facility staff

  • Active contribution to quality improvement initiatives and successful implementation of best-practice protocols

  • Positive relationships with facility leadership and multidisciplinary teams that support resident-centered outcomes

Perks for Our Healthcare Professionals

  • Competitive part-time compensation reflective of experience

  • Flexible scheduling to support work–life balance

  • Clinical autonomy within a supportive, multidisciplinary team

  • Comprehensive professional and administrative support, including assistance with credentialing and billing where applicable

  • Access to discounted Medical Malpractice Insurance and benefits as applicable

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that respects diversity and treats all candidates with dignity.

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