Attending Physician (D.O./M.D.) Facility based care

Newave Care; William Dunlap Homes (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Newave Care is seeking an Attending Physician to deliver comprehensive medical care across long-term care, subacute/post-acute, ventilator, and behavioral health units. You will round regularly, lead multidisciplinary teams, and implement evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes and reduce avoidable hospitalizations.

The role emphasizes proactive, patient-centered care, strong clinical judgment, and collaboration with nursing staff and NPs/APPs to optimize care plans and goals of care

Qualifications

• MD/DO with board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics.
• Active state license and DEA registration.
• Experience in post-acute/long-term care or behavioral health.
• Proficient in EMR and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical care to residents in long-term, post-acute, ventilator, and behavioral health units.
• Routinely round, evaluate, and follow up to ensure continuity of care and early intervention.
• Lead multidisciplinary care team meetings and contribute to individualized care plans.
• Manage chronic and complex conditions with timely interventions and therapies.
• Collaborate with NPs/APPs, nursing, rehab, and admin staff to coordinate care.
• Discuss goals of care and palliative options with patients and families.

Skills

Geriatrics care

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

MD/DO medical degree

Medical license & DEA registration

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

About the Role

We’re seeking a mission-driven Attending Physician to deliver comprehensive, proactive medical care for residents across long-term care, subacute/post-acute, ventilator, and behavioral health units. You’ll round regularly, lead multidisciplinary care, and use decisive, evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes and reduce avoidable hospitalizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, comprehensive medical care to residents in long-term, subacute/post-acute, ventilator, and behavioral health settings.

• Conduct routine rounding, thorough evaluations, and timely follow-ups to ensure continuity of care and early, aggressive intervention.

• Lead and actively participate in multidisciplinary care team meetings; contribute to individualized care plans.

• Aggressively manage chronic and complex conditions; respond promptly to status changes and emergent situations using appropriate modalities (e.g., IV diuretics, antibiotics, fluids, TPN) and respiratory therapies.

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with nursing staff, NPs/APPs, patients, families, and consulting providers.

• Collaborate with facility nursing, rehabilitation teams, leadership, and assigned NP to coordinate and optimize care.

• Discuss goals of care and palliative care options; support patients and families in shared decision-making.

• Promote healthy aging through preventive care and proactive treatment plans.

• Document accurately and promptly in the EMR; maintain strong clinical documentation habits.

• Help develop and implement proactive strategies to reduce avoidable hospital transfers and readmissions.

Desired Qualities

• Passion for patient-centered care in geriatrics and chronic disease management.

• Strong clinical judgment, confidence, and decisive decision-making.

• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff.

• Proactive, assertive clinical management style; comfortable in fast-paced, diverse clinical environments.

• Highly organized with effective time management; detail-oriented and efficient.

• Independent and self-directed; reliable, punctual, and hardworking.

• Comfortable discussing sensitive topics, including goals of care and palliative needs.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school; Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics.

• Active, unrestricted state medical license (or eligibility to obtain) and current DEA registration.

• Experience in post-acute/long-term care, ventilator care, or behavioral health preferred.

• Proficiency with EMR systems and clinical documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with NPs/APPs, nursing, rehabilitation, and administrative staff.

• Current BLS/ACLS (or willingness to obtain, as required by facility).