Medical Director - Physician

Job Summary

We are seeking a licensed California Physician (MD) to provide clinical oversight, collaboration, and medical direction for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) delivering in-home patient care.

The physician will support quality patient care, review and authorize home health referrals and certifications as appropriate, and ensure compliance with California state regulations and federal healthcare requirements.

Experience in primary care, geriatrics, home-based care, home health, or hospice is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physician collaboration, consultation, and clinical oversight for Nurse Practitioners practicing within the scope of California law.
• Establish and maintain standardized procedures and collaborative arrangements with Nurse Practitioners as required under applicable California regulations and organizational policies.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to NPs operating under applicable California NP practice authority, including AB 890 provisions where relevant.
• Authorize referrals for Home Health Services when medically necessary and in accordance with Medicare and California requirements.
• Review, sign, and maintain required medical documentation, including physician orders, home health certifications, recertifications, plans of care, and other regulatory documents.
• Ensure compliance with California Medical Board regulations, California Board of Registered Nursing requirements, Medicare regulations, CMS guidelines, and applicable federal and state laws.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to NPs and interdisciplinary care team members.
• Participate in chart reviews, quality assurance initiatives, and clinical performance improvement activities.
• Be available for consultation regarding patient care issues and clinical decision-making.
• Collaborate with administrative and clinical staff to ensure timely completion of documentation and continuity of care.
• Support adherence to organizational policies, clinical protocols, and evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted California Medical License (MD or DO).
• Board Certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or a related specialty preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of post-residency clinical experience preferred.
• Prior experience in home-based primary care, home health, hospice, geriatrics, population health, or value-based care strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare, CMS, and California regulatory requirements related to home health services and physician certifications.
• Experience collaborating with or supervising Nurse Practitioners and other Advanced Practice Providers preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while supporting a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Compensation

• Starting compensation of $2,000 per month, with flexibility based on experience and scope of responsibilities.
• Full-time, part-time, or independent contractor arrangements may be considered.

Job Type

Full-Time, Part-Time, or Contract

Work Location

Remote (Must maintain an active and unrestricted California Medical License).

Preferred Experience

• Home Health
• Home-Based Primary Care
• Geriatric Medicine
• Medicare Advantage and Value-Based Care Programs
• Clinical Oversight of Advanced Practice Providers
• California NP Practice Regulations and AB 890

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $2,000.00 per month

Work Location: Remote