Travel Medical Director

Internal MedicineContract

Listed compensation

$250k-$300k

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Job Description

  • Travel Medical Director
  • Location: New Jersey
  • Schedule: Contract
  • Salary per annum: $250,000 - $300,000

About Infinite Medical P.C.

Infinite Medical P.C. is a nationwide network of advanced practice providers and specialty clinicians committed to delivering high-quality, proactive care directly to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.

Our partnership with MedElite Healthcare Management Group empowers us to focus on what matters most: providing compassionate, personalized care that meets the unique needs of each resident. Together, we champion continuous innovation and collaboration in our shared mission to redefine senior care across the country.

Job Summary

Infinite Medical P.C. is seeking a Travel Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and medical oversight across multiple skilled nursing and long-term care facilities within an assigned region. This role is ideal for a physician leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is comfortable traveling to support clinical operations, quality initiatives, regulatory compliance, and provider development across various locations.

As a Travel Medical Director, you will serve as a key clinical leader, partnering with attending physicians, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), facility administrators, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care. You will promote clinical excellence, support quality improvement efforts, and help maintain compliance with federal and state regulations while advancing best practices in post-acute and long-term care.

Responsibilities

Travel to multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and long-term care facilities within the assigned region to provide medical leadership and clinical oversight

  • Provide ongoing mentorship, support, and clinical guidance to attending physicians, NPs, and PAs
  • Promote evidence-based medicine and best practices to ensure high-quality patient care across facilities

Chair or co-chair Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings and support quality initiatives

Assist facilities with Department of Health (DOH), CMS, and regulatory survey preparedness and compliance efforts

Collaborate with facility leadership to identify opportunities for clinical improvement and operational excellence

  • Support provider recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, credentialing, and performance evaluation processes
  • Review clinical outcomes, quality metrics, and utilization data to drive continuous improvement
  • Lead the implementation of new clinical programs, workflows, and care management initiatives
  • Serve as a clinical resource for providers, facility staff, residents, and families
  • Provide direct patient care as needed to support continuity of care and facility operations

Foster strong interdisciplinary collaboration among physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, therapists, and specialists

Requirements

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
  • Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a related specialty
  • Active and unrestricted medical license (or willingness to obtain licensure in multiple states, if applicable)
  • Certified Medical Director (CMD) certification preferred
  • Extensive experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute care settings
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in a Medical Director or similar clinical leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, quality improvement programs, and long-term care compliance requirements
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to travel frequently within the assigned region
  • Ability to adapt quickly to new clinical environments and teams

Prolonged standing/walking. Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. Frequent travel. Lifting/moving patients.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary per annum: $250,000 - $300,000
  • Paid Time Off
  • Malpractice Insurance

Why Work With Us?

  • Make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors
  • Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
  • Enjoy work-life balance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Infinite Medical P. C is an equal-opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.

Infinite Medical P. C is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and help us deliver compassionate, personalized care where it matters most.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Provider Mentorship

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

MedElite Group ranks #12 of 12 employers hiring contract/1099 Internist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 238 active listings.

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 60% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$250k–$300kInternal Medicine median $300k (middle half $264k–$336k)321 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$279k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Internal Medicine listings in Minnesota61 active1,393 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 60% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota Physician listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus · 23% offer loan repayment630 active listings, Nov 2026
Internal Medicine hiring demand#3 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 579 postings, 472 closed
New Internal Medicine listings591 in the last 30 days334 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Internal Medicine pay trend+4.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
MedElite Groupsilver tier, 70/100 · #12 of 12 for payTop Employers work-life index238 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About MedElite Group

Business Consulting and Services
Brooklyn, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Malpractice Insurance