Medical Director - LIFE Saint Joseph of the Pines

Medical Director – LIFE Saint Joseph of the Pines

Join Trinity Health PACE as a Medical Director and lead a team dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to older adults. You’ll oversee clinical outcomes, guide Primary Care Providers, and drive performance improvement across our program.

What You Will Do

• Provide medical leadership and supervision for participant care
• Oversee clinical quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Lead and support the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program
• Collaborate with hospitals, SNFs, and community providers
• Mentor and coach clinical staff
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation
• Ensure proper documentation and EMR optimization
• Support pharmacy coordination and advance care planning

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO with active state license
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (Geriatrics preferred)
• 1+ year experience with frail or elderly populations
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation
• Current BLS, CDS Certification, and DEA Registration

Position Highlights & Benefits

• Leadership role with mission-driven impact
• Competitive salary and full benefits package
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for growth and innovation
• Work-life balance with shared on-call

About Trinity Health PACE

Trinity Health PACE is part of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the U.S. We help older adults live safely and independently in their communities through coordinated, person-centered care.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're a compassionate leader with a passion for geriatric care, we invite you to apply and join our mission to serve with excellence.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Note:

Bargaining unit employees are governed by the terms and conditions of their respective collective bargaining agreements, which supersede the Employment-At-Will Statement.  

St. Joseph of the Pines (SJP) is a nationally accredited aging services network offering a full continuum of retirement housing, health care and community-based services for older adults as well as community outreach to those in need.

St. Joseph of the Pines (SJP) is committed to promoting emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being to those in the organization’s care. Programs and services include continuing care retirement, assisted living services, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory support. In addition, SJP’s extensive network of care offers Home Care, affordable housing, a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), and a rural mobile health clinic.

Living Independently for Elders (LIFE) is a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) at SJP, which assists older adults in living safely at home. Eligible participants are 55-years old or older, live in the designated service area, meet the state requirements for nursing home care and are able to live safely in the community.

LIFE is designed around the needs of the individual and provides comprehensive medical, health and social services (including adult day health programs, rehabilitation therapy, nutritious meals and social engagement) to participants at the center as well as in their homes. The growing program currently supports 220+ participants and is expecting expansion efforts in the near future.

All Employees are expected to reflect SJP's Pillars of Values in Practice:

People - Continually strive to lift people up and support them in developing to their fullest potential. Demonstrate in word and deed the commitment to preserving dignity of life for the residents you serve.

Growth – Seek ways to promote the growth of all associates. Develop personal skills and knowledge to increase your own capability. Develop listening and learning strategies that promote the growth of relationships with residents and associates alike.

Quality – Continually look for ways to improve the quality and effectiveness of systems and processes at the facility. Be flexible and open to change. Demonstrate a curiosity and willingness to learn new things, offer suggestions and evaluate new ways of doing things.

Service – Accept responsibility and accountability for setting an example of integrity. Be Truthful, show Respect, seek to Understand others, give Support so that others might succeed, and act in a Trustworthy manner.

Financial – Operate in a manner that promotes renewal and growth for the company and the benefit of all. Make the best use of the financial and human assets with which you have been entrusted.

Fayetteville, North Carolina is one of the most diverse cities in the US with many awards to its credit as well as activities for visitors and citizens. Fayetteville has won All-America City awards, honors for the city song "My Hometown Fayetteville" and for the city show "Kaleidoscope."

As the sixth-largest city in North Carolina, Fayetteville also has numerous historic sites, seven museums, three colleges and universities, multiple entertainment venues, a historic downtown and award-winning golf courses. Immaculate parks and lively recreation centers offer you the chance to experience the outdoors or work on a jump shot. Plus, if you're looking to travel, Fayetteville Regional Airport and Interstate 95 give you many destination options.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 133,000 colleagues and more than 38,900 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 92 hospitals, 101 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country as well as many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2025, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $2.9 billion in its communities in the form of charity care, community benefit and other programs and services. 

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore more at www.trinity-health.org.