Medical Director

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, Radcliff Veterans Center is requesting proposals for a full-time Medical Director at its 120-bed long-term care facility in Radcliff, Kentucky, with proposals due July 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST. The Medical Director must be board-certified in a medical specialty; preference is given to candidates with geri-psych expertise or knowledge. Mandatory requirements include a valid Kentucky medical license, NPI number, DEA number, Certificate of Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), Professional Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per claim), two work references, drug screening, background check with fingerprinting (KARES preferred), tuberculosis test within the past year, and verification against OIG and SAM exclusion lists per OBRA and VA credentialing guidelines.

The scope encompasses full-time medical direction with 24/7 consultation availability, weekly administrative contact, routine rounds based on resident caseload, admitting and providing care to residents, serving as liaison between attending physicians and care providers, annual policy review and approval, monthly Quality Assessment & Assurance participation (minimum quarterly), oversight of non-physician practitioners, and coordination of medical care in compliance with CMS and VA regulatory requirements.

The contract runs from August 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 with renewal options for up to two additional two-year periods subject to Secretary of Finance and Administration Cabinet approval. Cost is evaluated as a monthly flat rate; the lowest bidder receives the maximum 600 points in the cost category. Technical proposals are scored on 400 points for experience, education, and qualifications with preference for geri-psych and long-term care medicine experience; oral presentations are optional but may be required for the top three ranked vendors and carry a maximum of 250 points. Written questions are due June 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST. Award requires Secretary of Finance and Administration Cabinet approval and filing with the Legislative Research Commission Government Contract Review Committee before the contract is effective.