Attending Physician

HealthDrive; Taneytown (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

No nights

Fully covered Malpractice Insurance

Competitive compensation

Administrative and billing/coding...

Job summary

HealthDrive is seeking a part-time Attending Physician to support new admissions and collaborate with on-site Nurse Practitioners across sub-acute rehab and long-term care units. This role is on-site with no remote work, offering flexible scheduling and competitive compensation.

The physician will round on residents, participate in quality initiatives, and work with facility staff to ensure high-quality, comprehensive primary care while adhering to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Valid medical license in the state of practice.
• Valid DEA/Controlled Substance license.
• Completed U.S. residency program.
• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Attending Physician for SNF/Rehab facilities.
• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners on daily resident care.
• Attend monthly quality assurance and staff meetings.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centered primary care.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Skills

Medical license

DEA license

MD/DO degree

Residency completed

Geriatric care

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Overview

HealthDrive is looking for a part-time (1-2 days per week) Attending Physician to handle new admissions and collaborate with Nurse Practitioners that are attending to skilled nursing residents in both the sub-acute rehab and long-term care units. The Attending Physician will promote good health practices and work collaboratively as a member of the medical staff. This is an on-site position (NOT remote).

HealthDrive can offer you:

• Flexible schedules
• No nights, weekends, or on-calls
• Fully covered Malpractice Insurance
• Competitive compensation
• Administrative and billing/coding support services

Responsibilities

• The physician will serve as the Attending Physician for skilled nursing facilities/rehabs and will participate in administrative and quality initiatives for assigned facilities
• Attending Physician will attend and participate in monthly quality assurance/regulatory meetings and quarterly staff meetings
• The Attending Physician will participate in quality improvement initiatives, provide guidance to facility staff, oversee clinical care plans, compliance with state and federal regulations, and supervise facility clinical staff
• The physician collaborates with Nurse Practitioners to manage the daily care for each resident at each facility. Each facility will have a full-time NP assigned to the facility depending on the acuity and volume of the patient population
• The Attending Physician will provide high quality, patient-centered, comprehensive primary care services by rounding on patients residing in SNFs/Rehabs

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a valid medical license in the state of practice
• Candidate must hold a valid DEA/Controlled Substance License in the state of practice
• Candidate must have completed a valid U.S. residency program
• Candidate must have completed a medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with on-site staff
• Effective communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare population
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to use email, the internet, and to learn other healthcare related software

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move inside a facility frequently and walk briskly in order to see patients, meet with managers/facility staff and attend to patient needs
• Ability to document in an EMR system on a laptop computer
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs in a facility
• Some ability to position oneself to obtain records, tools, medical equipment and other items that may be in locations that are below the knee or above the shoulder
• Effectively communicate with patients, nurse practitioners, and facility staff in English
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds

Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

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