About the position
The physician serves as medical director for skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and participates in administrative and quality initiatives for the facilities he or she is responsible for. Medical directorship functions include attending and participating in monthly quality assurance and process improvement meetings; participating in quality improvement initiatives; providing guidance to facility staff; reviewing and revising (if necessary) facility’s clinical guidelines; ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, training facility staff; and supervising facility clinical staff. In addition to the medical director role, the physician also serves as the attending physician for the residents residing at each facility. The physician collaborates with Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to manage day to day resident care at each facility. Typically, each facility will have a full-time PA or NP assigned to the facility depending on the acuity and volume of the patient population. Physician will provide high quality, patient-centered, comprehensive primary care services by rounding on patients residing in SNFs. Physician is responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with acute illness, such as bacterial and viral infections, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes. Provider documentation is completed in Theoria’s proprietary electronic health record (EHR) system, ChartEasy™. PointClickCare, MatrixCare, and American HealthTech are the most commonly used facility EHR systems. Participating in Theoria’s Chronic Care Management, Transitional Care, RPM and other medical quality initiatives and programs. Physician must be able to supervise collaborating nurse practitioners and physicians assistants. Physician must be able to utilize electronic/online medical tools such as EHR systems and state/county medical systems utilized for Death Certificates and administrative functions.
Responsibilities
- Serve as medical director for skilled nursing facilities (SNF).
- Participate in administrative and quality initiatives for the facilities.
- Attend and participate in monthly quality assurance and process improvement meetings.
- Provide guidance to facility staff and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Supervise facility clinical staff.
- Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for resident care.
- Diagnose and treat patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
- Complete provider documentation in the EHR system.
- Participate in Chronic Care Management, Transitional Care, RPM and other medical quality initiatives.
Requirements
- Medical degree and valid medical license.
- Experience in skilled nursing facilities or similar settings.
- Ability to supervise nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with Theoria’s proprietary EHR system, ChartEasy™.
- Knowledge of PointClickCare, MatrixCare, and American HealthTech systems.
Benefits
- 401k match
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- $1,500 CME and Conference Allowance
- Relocation assistance
- Referral bonus
- Travel reimbursement for work travel
