Attending Physician (D.O./M.D.) — SNF Setting

Newave Care; Jackson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will also participate in collaborative care, EMR documentation, and proactive strategies to reduce transfers.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school and board certification/eligibility in relevant specialties.
• Active, unrestricted state medical license 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 with NPs/APPs, nursing, rehabilitation and admin staff.
• Current BLS/ACLS certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical care to residents across long-term, subacute/post-acute, ventilator, and behavioral health settings.
• Perform rounds, evaluations, and timely follow-ups for continuity of care.
• Lead multidisciplinary care teams and contribute to individualized care plans.
• Manage chronic and complex conditions with appropriate modalities and rapid response to changes.
• Communicate clearly with nursing staff, patients, families, and consulting providers.
• Coordinate care with facility staff to optimize outcomes.
• Discuss goals of care and palliative options with patients and families.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Clinical documentation

Communication skills

Geriatrics expertise

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics

Active unrestricted state medical license + DEA registration

BLS/ACLS certification

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).