Medical Director

Job Posting Title

Medical Director

Agency

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Supervisory Organization

ODVA - Central Office

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Job Description

Medical Director - Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA)

Location: ODVA Central Office, Oklahoma City, OK

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports To: Executive Director, ODVA

This position is for a Medical Director for the Central Office Division.

OK Department of Veterans Affairs

2132 NE 36th St

Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Annual Salary: Up to $230,000.00 commensurate with experience.

Position Overview:

The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) is seeking a highly skilled, mission-driven Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and oversight for seven State Veteran's Homes located throughout Oklahoma. Based at the ODVA Central Office in Oklahoma City, the Medical Director will be responsible for setting and upholding the highest standards of medical care, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting health outcomes for Oklahoma's honored veterans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide medical oversight and leadership for seven ODVA-operated Veterans Homes across the state.

• Develop, implement, and monitor clinical policies, procedures, and quality assurance initiatives to ensure consistent, high-quality care.

• Collaborate with facility administrators, physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing leadership, and other interdisciplinary teams to address clinical issues and improve outcomes.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (including VA, CMS, and OSDH guidelines).

• Conduct regular site visits to each Veterans Home to assess clinical performance, support staff, and engage with residents.

• Serve as the primary liaison to ODVA leadership on clinical and public health matters impacting long-term care operations.

• Lead infection prevention and control efforts, including emergency response and pandemic preparedness.

• Participate in the credentialing and peer review process for medical staff and providers.

• Foster continuous medical education, staff training, and professional development initiatives across all facilities.

• Review and provide guidance on complex or high-risk medical cases and ethical issues.

• Represent ODVA in professional and governmental meetings, conferences, and public forums.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.

• Active and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Oklahoma.

• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a closely related specialty.

• Minimum of 7 years of clinical practice experience, including 3 years in a leadership or administrative role in long-term care, skilled nursing, or similar settings.

• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement, healthcare compliance, and regulatory readiness.

• Valid DEA registration and current CPR/BLS certification.

• Willingness and ability to travel to ODVA Veterans Homes across Oklahoma regularly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with veteran or geriatric populations.

• Knowledge of VA regulations, CMS guidelines, and Oklahoma State Department of Health standards related to long-term care.

• Previous experience as a Medical Director or similar executive clinical role in a multi-site system.

• Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and manage clinical programs at a system level.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and sound clinical judgment

• Leadership and team-building skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities

• Ethical integrity and professional accountability

• Commitment to veteran-centered care

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans

• Paid time off and state holidays

• Professional development and continuing education support

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is designated as executive management and is exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Rules. An executive employee may be terminated at any time without the right of complaint under the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.