Welcome to GSC!
At Geriatric Specialty Care of Reno, we're expanding our model for caring for seniors that provides high-quality, comprehensive in-home healthcare services to seniors all across Northern Nevada. From private residences and long-term care to assisted living facilities, our team of nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, and care providers visits patients where they’re most comfortable, creating a seamless, convenient, and personalized process for seniors and their caretakers.Over 185+ communities across the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Reno, Las Vegas and Phoenix work with our Practice today and we’re growing rapidly to expand our reach and impact.
Investors include First Round Capital, Google’s AI fund, Canvas Ventures, Foundation Capital, Y Combinator, and Susa. If you’re interested in changing healthcare for seniors, join us!
The Role
The Clinical Director (MD/DO) at Geriatric Specialty Care combines clinical excellence with inspiring leadership, balancing direct patient care (50%) with provider management and supervision (50%) responsibilities. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced physician to deliver exceptional care to seniors while developing and leading a talented team of healthcare providers in our innovative in-home care model.
Clinical Responsibilities (50% of Time)
- Establish meaningful patient relationships through comprehensive Welcome Visits and develop personalized Care Plans covering goals, diagnoses, medications, and advanced care planning.
- Ensure timely completion of Annual Wellness Visits focused on preventive care and comprehensive documentation.
- Provide seamless clinical coverage during provider absences, maintaining continuity of care.
- Conduct patient assessments, medication management, and follow-up care with a focus on geriatric-specific needs.
- Respond promptly to urgent medical and behavioral health concerns to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations.
- Conduct post-discharge visits for patients transitioning from acute or skilled nursing facilities.
- Adapt workflows to accommodate urgent care needs while maintaining quality preventive services.
Leadership Responsibilities (50% of Time)
- Lead and develop a team of 6-8 healthcare providers through regular performance reviews, mentorship, and professional development
- Ensure providers meet key metrics, including patient visit targets, documentation timeliness, and care gap closures
- Optimize provider schedules and panel assignments
- Drive community growth by attending pipeline meetings, leading implementation kickoffs, and building relationships with senior living facility staff.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for community partners, addressing concerns promptly and fostering collaborative relationships.
NP/PA Supervision
- Serve as the designated supervising physician for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in full compliance with state regulations and organizational protocols
- Deliver expert clinical consultation to primary care providers, ensuring delivery of evidence-based, patient-centered care
- Maintain continuous accessibility via telecommunication for immediate clinical consultations and decision support
- Orchestrate dynamic weekly case conferences to address complex clinical presentations and innovative treatment strategies
- Spearhead monthly interdisciplinary collaborative rounds focused on high-acuity patients, fostering knowledge exchange and comprehensive care coordination
- Conduct quarterly in-person clinical shadowing sessions, providing targeted mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Execute systematic chart audits to ensure clinical excellence, documentation integrity, and adherence to best practices
What We're Looking For
- MD or DO with an active, unencumbered Nevada medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
- Board certification through ABMS or AOA in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
- Specialization in Geriatrics is considered a significant advantage
- Valid DEA Certificate and Nevada Controlled Substance License
- Active Medicare status without exclusions or sanctions
- Minimum of TWO years as a practicing physician
- Preferred minimum of one year collaborating with Advanced Practice Practitioners
- Demonstrated expertise in geriatric healthcare settings and chronic disease management
- Proven leadership experience mentoring healthcare professionals
- Exceptional clinical assessment skills with the ability to develop comprehensive care plans
- Outstanding communication abilities for effective interaction with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems and digital documentation
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in fast-paced healthcare environments
- Willingness to obtain additional state licenses for collaborative opportunities as needed
Benefits Tailored for You and Your Family
- Quarterly performance bonuses to reward your contributions
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents
- Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
- 401(k) retirement plan to help secure your financial future
- PTO and Sick Leave
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave for growing families
- Travel support with mileage reimbursement for community visits
- Company-issued iPhone for seamless communication
- Monthly wellness allowance to support your physical and mental health
- Professional development funding to advance your clinical expertise and career goals
- Robust clinical support: dedicated RNs and Care Coordinators handle operational tasks, allowing you to focus on patient care
- Team building through regular social events and offsites
Travel is required for this role. You must have the ability to drive between partner facilities regularly.We are an equal opportunity employer — we aim to recruit, hire, develop, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
