Profile of an AMDA Medical Director

Many physicians choose to transition from the clinical world of medicine into the non-clinical world of healthcare administration. If you have experience working in the long-term care setting (such as skilled nursing facilities) and you're interested in becoming a medical director, then I suggest that you join AMDA (American Medical Directors Association) and become a certified medical director or CMD.

Profile of an AMDA Medical Director

AMDA Physician Members Perform Services as Medical Directors in...

Skilled Nursing Facilities Assisted Living Hospice Care Subacute/Post-acute Home Care LTCH/LTAC CCRCs Offices Clinics Hospitals Source: AMDA Membership Survey 2008

• 44% of AMDA physician members are CMDs-Certified Medical Directors
• 81% of Medical Directors work part-time
• 89% also serve as attending physicians
• 60% of physicians maintain a private practice outside of LTC responsibilities
• Average age is 51-60.
• 80% are Board Certified (primarily in IM and FP)
• 43% have CAQ in Geriatrics
• The average number of years in LTC practice: 17.6
• The average number of years as Medical Director in LTC: 12.6
• Average number of LTC facilities served: 1-2
• Average facility size: 100 beds per facility
• Average number of hours spent as Medical Director per facility per month: 6-10
• Average pay per hour for Medical Director Services has increased slightly from: $119.00 in 2002 to $130.00 in 2004 to $140 in 2006 to $161 in 2008

Source: AMDA Membership Survey 2008