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West Palm Beach, FL - USA
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23 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
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20 November 2026
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Job Summary
Shape the Future of Geriatric Care Medical Director MorseLife PACE.
About MorseLife
For more than 40 years MorseLife Health System has been setting the standard for exceptional senior care in South Florida. As a nonprofit healthcare system we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults through compassionate care clinical excellence innovation and service.
We are proud to be recognized as a:
Great Place To Work Certified employer
5-Star Teaching Nursing Home
Recipient of the Gold Seal Award from the Governors Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care
At MorseLife learning never stops. As a respected teaching organization we proudly partner with leading colleges universities and healthcare training institutions to educate and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through our robust clinical rotation program students gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside experienced clinicians and interdisciplinary teams dedicated to excellence.
Our academic partners include:
Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
Barry University
Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
Florida International University (FIU)
Keiser University
Lynn University
Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
Palm Beach State College (PBSC)
South Florida Healthcare Institute
South University
University of Miami (UM)
Whether youre beginning your career or bringing years of experience youll find opportunities to learn grow and make a meaningful impact every day.
MorseLife by the Numbers
40 years of serving South Florida seniors and their families
1700 dedicated team members united by a shared mission
5-Star Teaching Nursing Home recognized for excellence in care
Great Place To Work Certified workplace
Gold Seal Award recipient from the Governors Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care
11 academic partnerships helping educate tomorrows healthcare professionals
Comprehensive continuum of care including Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing Short-Term Rehabilitation Hospice Home Health PACE and Community-Based Services
Mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to excellence compassion and innovation
Position Summary
The Medical Director serves as the senior physician leader for the MorseLife PACE program providing clinical leadership medical oversight and strategic direction to ensure the delivery of high-quality participant-centered care. The Medical Director is accountable for clinical outcomes physician leadership quality improvement regulatory compliance and the advancement of the PACE care model across all service collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer PACE Executive Director Senior Clinical Services Director and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) the Medical Director promotes evidence-based value-driven care. This role also serves as the primary physician representative to organizational leadership community providers hospitals regulatory agencies and governing bodies.
How Youll Make an Impact
Physician Leadership & Clinical Governance
Administrative Leadership & Clinical Governance
Interdisciplinary Team Leadership
Clinical Care Responsibilities
Quality Improvement and Clinical Outcomes
Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
Provider Relations & Community Engagement
Education Research & Professional Development
System-Wide Clinical Oversight
What Youll Bring
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each primary function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Certificates Licenses Registrations
Benefits & Perks
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each primary function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Eligible team members enjoy access to:
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Life and Supplemental Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Employee Recognition and Appreciation Programs
Exclusive Employee Discounts through Tickets At Work
Free Parking
On-site Dining and Employee Cafeteria
Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities
Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to making your hiring experience as seamless and welcoming as possible from your application through your first day as a member of the MorseLife family.
Why Youll Love Working Here
At MorseLife youre more than an employee. Youre part of a team united by a shared mission to enrich the lives of older adults while supporting one another every step of the way.
Heres what makes MorseLife a great place to build your career:
Our Commitment to Excellence
At MorseLife excellence is more than a goalits our standard. Every member of our team contributes to creating a culture of compassion accountability innovation and service. We believe that exceptional employee experiences lead to exceptional resident experiences and we are committed to investing in our people celebrating their successes and supporting their professional growth every step of the way.
Ready to Make a Difference
Every interaction has the power to brighten someones day restore dignity and improve quality of life.
If youre looking for more than just a job and want to build a rewarding career with an organization that invests in its people and its mission MorseLife Health System is the place for you.
Join a team where youll be valued supported and empowered to grow while helping us continue a legacy of excellence that spans more than four decades.
Apply today and become part of the MorseLife family.
Employment Requirements
At MorseLife the safety and well-being of our residents patients employees and visitors are our top priorities. As part of our pre-employment process all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing:
We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a safe healthy and compliant workplace for those we serve.
MorseLife Health System is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a Drug-Free Workplace and are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and respectful environment where every team member can thrive.
About MorseLife
For more than 40 years MorseLife Health System has been setting the standard for exceptional senior care in South Florida. As a nonprofit healthcare system we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults through compassionate care clinical excellence innovation and service.
We are proud to be recognized as a:
Great Place To Work Certified employer
5-Star Teaching Nursing Home
Recipient of the Gold Seal Award from the Governors Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care
At MorseLife learning never stops. As a respected teaching organization we proudly partner with leading colleges universities and healthcare training institutions to educate and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through our robust clinical rotation program students gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside experienced clinicians and interdisciplinary teams dedicated to excellence.
Our academic partners include:
Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
Barry University
Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
Florida International University (FIU)
Keiser University
Lynn University
Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
Palm Beach State College (PBSC)
South Florida Healthcare Institute
South University
University of Miami (UM)
Whether youre beginning your career or bringing years of experience youll find opportunities to learn grow and make a meaningful impact every day.
MorseLife by the Numbers
40 years of serving South Florida seniors and their families
1700 dedicated team members united by a shared mission
5-Star Teaching Nursing Home recognized for excellence in care
Great Place To Work Certified workplace
Gold Seal Award recipient from the Governors Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care
11 academic partnerships helping educate tomorrows healthcare professionals
Comprehensive continuum of care including Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing Short-Term Rehabilitation Hospice Home Health PACE and Community-Based Services
Mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to excellence compassion and innovation
Position Summary
The Medical Director serves as the senior physician leader for the MorseLife PACE program providing clinical leadership medical oversight and strategic direction to ensure the delivery of high-quality participant-centered care. The Medical Director is accountable for clinical outcomes physician leadership quality improvement regulatory compliance and the advancement of the PACE care model across all service collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer PACE Executive Director Senior Clinical Services Director and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) the Medical Director promotes evidence-based value-driven care. This role also serves as the primary physician representative to organizational leadership community providers hospitals regulatory agencies and governing bodies.
How Youll Make an Impact
Physician Leadership & Clinical Governance
- Serve as the senior physician leader for the PACE program.
- Serve as the physician representative to executive leadership governing bodies and external healthcare partners.
- Establish a network of specialty and consultative physicians to support participant care.
- Promote innovation and best practices in geriatric medicine palliative care and populationhealth management.
- Establish and maintain standards of medical practice clinical protocols and evidence-based care guidelines.
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight for participant care medical services and physician practice standards.
Administrative Leadership & Clinical Governance
- Partner with the PACE Executive Director and Chief Medical Officer to ensure delivery of high-quality participant care.
- Coordinate and supervise the work of physicians nurse practitioners and other medical providers.
- Partner with Human Resources in the selection and clinical integration of contract physicians and medical providers and provide ongoing professional leadership and support.
- Chair physician meetings and participate in organizational medical staff and corporate committees.
- Maintain physician coverage and medical oversight during PACE operating hours.
- Represent the organization at local state regional and national professional forums.
- Partner with organizational leadership to advise on strategic initiatives program growth operational excellence and quality outcomes.
Interdisciplinary Team Leadership
- Lead physician engagement within the interdisciplinary team model.
- Participate actively in IDT meetings and care planning discussions.
- Promote effective collaboration among physicians advanced practice providers nurses social workers therapists and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Provide clinical consultation support care planning and guide interdisciplinary teams in managing complex participant needs.
Clinical Care Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary care physician for PACE participants as assigned.
- Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations for new participants.
- Establish and maintain clinic schedules to provide direct participant care.
- Provide direct medical care in PACE centers participant homes hospitals skilled nursing facilities and other care settings as needed.
- Implement preventive care programs and chronic disease management initiatives.
- Ensure coordinated comprehensive care across all settings including participant enrollment care transitions hospitalizations and long-term care services.
- Maintain accountability for participant clinical outcomes and quality of care.
- Implement processes to capture diagnoses and support appropriate risk adjustment documentation accurately.
- Assist in securing and reviewing medical records necessary for participant care.
- Provide medical staff coverage during provider absences when needed.
Quality Improvement and Clinical Outcomes
- Oversee the PACE Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program.
- Partner with clinical leadership to implement quality improvement initiatives.
- Promote cost-effective prescribing and evidence-based resource utilization.
- Ensure continuous improvement of clinical documentation quality and accuracy.
- Support organizational readiness for quality audits and regulatory reviews.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance participant outcomes safety satisfaction clinical performance and resource utilization.
Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
- Oversee clinical documentation standards and medical record integrity.
- Provide medical leadership during audits investigations and corrective action planning.
- Develop review and maintain medical policies procedures and clinical protocols.
- Educate and monitor medical staff regarding regulatory requirements and complianceresponsibilities.
- Promote organizational adherence to ethical standards and fraud waste and abuse prevention programs.
- Provide medical leadership for regulatory compliance accreditation activities surveys audits investigations and corrective action planning.
Provider Relations & Community Engagement
- Promote referrals and strengthen community partnerships serving frail older adults.
- Represent the organization in professional associations and healthcare networks.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians specialists hospitals long-term care facilities referral sources and community partners to support participant care and program growth.
Education Research & Professional Development
- Promote professional development clinical education research initiatives and knowledge sharing to support excellence in participant care and PACE operations.
- Present educational programs quality initiatives and research findings at professional meetings and conferences.
- Serve as a clinical resource for providers and interdisciplinary teams.
System-Wide Clinical Oversight
- Provide medical leadership across all PACE centers and service locations.
- Focus on clinical quality provider engagement care model advancement and participant outcomes rather than daily operational management.
- Ensure consistency of clinical practice standards across sites.
- Support organizational readiness for future growth expansion and innovation.
- Advise executive leadership on emerging healthcare trends population health strategies and clinical innovations.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
What Youll Bring
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each primary function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
- Fellowship training in Geriatric Medicine preferred.
- Eligible for and maintains medical staff privileges at affiliated hospitals within the PACE service area.
- Minimum three (3) years of physician clinical practice experience including at least one (1)year caring for frail elderly and/or medically complex populations.
- Previous leadership supervisory or Medical Director experience preferred.
- Experience in managed care value-based care population health geriatrics palliative care orPACE programs preferred.
- Must be insurable under the organizations professional liability (medical malpractice) insurance program.
Certificates Licenses Registrations
- Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- DEA registration and prescribing authority as required.
- Unrestricted Active Florida Medical License.
- BLS/ACLS Certification as required by organizational policy.
- Valid Florida drivers license and automobile insurance in accordance with organizational policy.
Benefits & Perks
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each primary function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Eligible team members enjoy access to:
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Life and Supplemental Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Employee Recognition and Appreciation Programs
Exclusive Employee Discounts through Tickets At Work
Free Parking
On-site Dining and Employee Cafeteria
Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities
Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to making your hiring experience as seamless and welcoming as possible from your application through your first day as a member of the MorseLife family.
Why Youll Love Working Here
At MorseLife youre more than an employee. Youre part of a team united by a shared mission to enrich the lives of older adults while supporting one another every step of the way.
Heres what makes MorseLife a great place to build your career:
- Work for a Great Place To Work Certified employer where employees are valued respected and supported.
- Join a 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home that is shaping the future of healthcare through partnerships with leading colleges and universities.
- Build your career with an organization that has proudly served South Florida for more than 40 years.
- Work alongside experienced clinicians interdisciplinary teams and healthcare students committed to excellence.
- Take advantage of ongoing professional development continuing education tuition reimbursement and opportunities for internal advancement.
- Experience a culture built on our core values of Leadership Teamwork Customer Focus Quality Impact and Passion.
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents patients families and fellow team members every single day.
Our Commitment to Excellence
At MorseLife excellence is more than a goalits our standard. Every member of our team contributes to creating a culture of compassion accountability innovation and service. We believe that exceptional employee experiences lead to exceptional resident experiences and we are committed to investing in our people celebrating their successes and supporting their professional growth every step of the way.
Ready to Make a Difference
Every interaction has the power to brighten someones day restore dignity and improve quality of life.
If youre looking for more than just a job and want to build a rewarding career with an organization that invests in its people and its mission MorseLife Health System is the place for you.
Join a team where youll be valued supported and empowered to grow while helping us continue a legacy of excellence that spans more than four decades.
Apply today and become part of the MorseLife family.
Employment Requirements
At MorseLife the safety and well-being of our residents patients employees and visitors are our top priorities. As part of our pre-employment process all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing:
- A 10-panel pre-employment drug screening.
- A Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
- A post-offer physical examination.
- A QuantiFERON-TB Gold blood test (or other approved tuberculosis screening as applicable.
- Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) and any additional pre-employment requirements applicable to the position.
We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a safe healthy and compliant workplace for those we serve.
MorseLife Health System is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a Drug-Free Workplace and are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and respectful environment where every team member can thrive.
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