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Medical Director- Contractor

The Mather (Tysons, VA)
The Mather in Tysons Corner is seeking an experienced physician contractor to provide expert clinical consultation and uphold the highest standards of care in our luxury Life Plan Community. This in-person Medical Director (Contractor) role serves in both medical and administrative capacities as a clinical consultant and quality-of-care advocate. The position supports the health center within our premier senior living community, which offers skilled nursing, assisted living, memory support, and comprehensive rehabilitation services, including physical, speech, and occupational therapy. Responsibilities include advising on clinical policies, infection control, resident care review, and physician performance, while ensuring regulatory compliance and exceptional care outcomes. Candidates must be an MD licensed and certified in the state of Virginia; CMD certification and Board Certification in Geriatrics are preferred. This contract position offers the opportunity to consult in an award-winning, wellness-focused environment that supports aging in place with dignity and purpose.
 

As a contractor, this role it is not eligible for Mather team member benefits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Physician Leadership:

  • Help the care venue ensure that residents have appropriate physician coverage and ensure the provision of physician and health care practitioner services. 
  • Provide specific guidance for physician performance expectations.
  • Help the care venue ensure that a system is in place for monitoring the performance of health care practitioners; and facilitate feedback to physicians and other health care practitioners on performance and practices.

Patient Care - Clinical Leadership:

  • Participate in administrative decision-making and the development of policies and procedures related to resident care.
  • Help develop, approve, and implement specific clinical practices for the care venue to incorporate into its care-related policies and procedures, including areas required by laws and regulations.
  • Develop procedures and guidance for care venue team members regarding contacting practitioners, including information gathering and presentation, change in condition assessment, and when to contact the medical director.
  • Review, consider and/or act upon consultant recommendations, as appropriate, that affect the care venue’s resident care policies and procedures or the care of an individual resident.
  • Promote person-directed care across the continuum.
  • Review, respond to and participate in federal, state, local and other external surveys, and inspections; and help review policies and procedures regarding the adequate protection of residents' rights, advance care planning, and other ethical issues.

Quality of Care:

  • Help the care venue establish systems and methods for reviewing the quality and appropriateness of clinical care and other health-related services and provide appropriate feedback; and participate in the care venue's quality improvement process.
  • Advise on infection control issues and approve specific infection control policies to be incorporated into care venue policies and procedures.
  • Help the care venue provide interventions to promote safety for residents.
  • Help promote team member health and safety; and assist in the development and implementation of team member health policies and programs.

Education, Information, and Communication:

  • Promote a learning culture within the care venue by educating, informing, and communicating.
  • Provide information to help the care venue provide care consistent with current standards of practice (defined as "approaches to care, procedures, techniques and treatments that are based on research and /or expert consensus and that are contained in current manuals textbooks and or publications, or that are accepted, adopted or promulgated by recognized organizations or national bodies.").
  • Help the care venue develop medical information and communication systems with team members, residents, families, and others.
  • Represent the care venue to the professional and lay community on medical and resident  care issues.
  • Maintain knowledge of the changing social, regulatory, political, and economic factors that affect medical and health services of long term care residents; and help establish appropriate relationships with other health care organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

  • Licensed Medical Doctor in the state of Virginia 

Preferred:

  • Certification a Certified Medical Director (CMD); Board Certified Geriatrician

 

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Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

 

Team members are eligible for:

  • A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
  • A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
  • Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
  • Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc. 

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  • Extended illness benefits
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.

 

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About The Mather:

The Mather is a Life Plan Community in Tysons, Virginia, for those 62 and better that defies expectations of what senior living is supposed to be. More than a luxury residence, The Mather is in an enviable walkable, urban neighborhood, close to the Metro and all the DC area has to offer. Opened in March 2024, The Mather includes 293 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens and more. 

The Mather is located at 7929 Westpark Drive, Tysons.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age WellSM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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