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Erickson Senior Living
Lakewood Ranch, Florida

Medical Director

GeriatricsIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$270k-$350k

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Job Description

Location: Emerson Lakes by Erickson Senior Living

Job Posting Description

We are hiring a Medical Director to join our growing physician-lead geriatrics practice. Erickson Senior Living,® a national leader in senior living and health care, seeks a passionate, patient-focused physician to provide clinical and operational leadership for Erickson Health Medical Group, our physician-led network of on-site medical providers.

Candidates must have a commitment to excellence providing geriatric care and a desire to lead high-performance teams to superior outcomes. Our communities and health care teams offer the ideal environment for a motivated physician to practice the very best in geriatric care.

Compensation: $270,000 - $350,000 per year (includes base + bonus + incentive)

What We Offer

  • Excellent compensation with bonus opportunities, as well as a robust incentive program
  • Full Malpractice Coverage
  • Enviable Work-Life Balance
  • CME paid time off and allowance
  • 401(k) with up to 3% match potential
  • Professional Dues Reimbursement

Summary

Provides direct supervision for EHMG clinical staff in the medical center including Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Podiatrists, Social Workers and Advanced Practice RNs (APRN).

Leads EHMG clinical programs to achieve operational excellence and compliance, while also providing some administrative leadership for the medical group.

This leadership includes but is not limited to medical staff recruitment, clinical staff training, management of Medical Center in partnership with the practice administrator and MSO; as well as special projects as assigned.

This position also works in partnership with Community leadership providing clinical guidance and direction for Community Health Services including CC medical direction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Plans, directs and supervises primarily clinical aspects of Medical Center in partnership with practice administration to achieve employee engagement, resident satisfaction, high quality and financial performance.

Provides some administrative leadership, e. g., provider recruitment, training, new Medical Center start-up and special projects as assigned.

Supervises Physicians and other providers including but not limited to Podiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Social Workers and Mental Health Providers. Medical Directors of assigned campuses will report directly to the Regional Medical Director.

Participates as active member of EHMG Medical Director Team to establish EHMG policies, evaluate strategies for implementation of new Medicare programs and provide input for EHMG direction.

The Medical Director will also work closely with EL, regional and community leadership from all departments, particularly Ancillary Health, Erickson Advantage and Employee Health and Wellness.

Clinical Responsibilities Include

  • Conducting patient assessment, examinations and treats patients in a variety of settings.
  • Ordering diagnostic tests, consultations, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
  • Analyzing reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnose conditions.
  • Attending patients in medical office, nursing home, assisted living, and memory care.
  • Administering or prescribes treatments and drugs.
  • Coordinating care with outside physicians, rehab providers, other facilities, as necessary.
  • Participating in activities to promote the growth of the practice.
  • Communicating with patients, their families and other providers to achieve high quality care, including discussions on end of life issues.
  • Participating in quality assurance, peer review and other administrative activities.
  • Participating in night and weekend call rotation of Providers.
  • Documenting services provided in medical chart and for billing purposes.

Working cooperatively and collaboratively with other physicians, nurses, medical assistants, administrative personnel and managers.

What You Will Need

Medical License, any State or Federally mandated certification or credentials to be a medical director of a Skilled Nursing Facility.

Medical Doctor Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.

Questions? Please reach out!

Email: medprovideropps@erickson.com

Phone: 443-297-3131

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Please read: The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requires all new hires to successfully complete and pass an extensive Level 2 background screening, which covers U.S. Federal, State and City checks (submitting fingerprints), prior to the start of employment. For more information you can visit their website: info

Emerson Lakes is a beautiful 46-acre continuing care retirement community in Lakewood Ranch, near Bradenton and Sarasota, FL. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care.

Emerson Lakes helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals. We are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow!

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director provides clinical and operational leadership for the medical center, supervising a multidisciplinary team of providers and staff. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality geriatric care, managing clinical programs, and overseeing administrative functions such as recruitment and compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Medical License and be Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice. A commitment to excellence in geriatric care and the ability to lead high-performance teams are required.

Qualifications

Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipOperational managementStaff supervisionDiagnostic testingTreatment planningCompliance managementCare coordinationEnd of life careMedical documentation

Geriatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 35 active Geriatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 74% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

Geriatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Geriatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$270k–$350kGeriatrics median $289k (middle half $245k–$330k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$300k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Geriatrics listings in Florida8 active192 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 74% no call · 83% no weekends35 benchmarked listings
Geriatrics pay trend+12.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$310k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$22k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Geriatrics Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 8 employers
8
<$315k
2
$315k-330k
1
$340k
20
$350k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 8 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
17% this job
Relocation assistance
10%
Sign-on bonus
7% this job
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$200k-$350k
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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Geriatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 189 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Erickson Senior Living

Hospitals and Health Care
Catonsville, MD
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Excellent compensation with bonus opportunities
Robust incentive program
Full malpractice coverage
Enviable work-life balance
CME paid time off and allowance
401(k) with up to 3% match potential
Professional dues reimbursement

Living in Lakewood Ranch

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$584k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,311/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.