Attending Physician (MD / DO)

Centers Health Care; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Director Services PC is seeking an experienced Attending Physician (MD/DO) to provide care in the Atlanta region. The ideal candidate will bring prior skilled nursing experience and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

The role involves leading medical services, developing policies, and collaborating with staff to ensure regulatory compliance and safe, effective treatment. Excellent compensation will be offered commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• GA licensure to practice medicine in good standing.
• Current DEA registration, in good standing.
• Current CME licensure requirements satisfied.
• Knowledge of licensing/regulatory requirements in managed care settings.
• Experience leading in culturally and linguistically diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of quality care to all patients in a respectful and professional manner.
• Participate in planning, development, and organization of medical services.
• Develop and review medical policies related to patient care.
• Conduct physical examinations of patients upon admission and thereafter as needed.
• Provide ongoing medical training and education to staff and staff development.
• Assist in regulatory agency site visits preparation and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and city regulations.
• Order, evaluate, adjust, and discuss medication dosages with patients as appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Excellence

Cultural Competency

Education

MD/DO (US licensed)

Job description

Medical Director Services PC is looking to hire an experienced Attending Physician (MD/DO) to provide care in the Atlanta Region. The ideal candidate will have previous skilled nursing experience.

Excellent Salary Will Be Offered, Commensurate With Experience.

DUTIES

• Assuring delivery of quality care services to all patients in a respectful and professional manner.
• Participating in planning, development, and organization of medical services provided.
• Develops and reviews medical policies related to patient care.
• Conduct physical examinations of patients upon their admission and thereafter on a regular and on an "as-needed-basis".
• Participating in the comprehensive care planning, discharge planning, and client and staff development by providing ongoing medical training and education to staff.
• Participates in preparation for regulatory agency site visits.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and City regulatory requirements and ensures all aspects of clinical care conforms to these requirements.
• Order, evaluate, adjust and terminate prescription of medication dosages using sound medical, ethical and responsible discretion and meets with the patient to discuss any adjustments in medication dosage

REQUIREMENTS

• GA Licensure to practice medicine
• Current DEA Registration, in good standing.
• Current with the Continuing Medical Education ("CME") licensure requirements
• Current, relevant, and substantial knowledge of areas related to health center licensing and operations, e.g., legal/regulatory, administrative, policy, protocols, and other clinical issues, especially within a managed care environment, required.
• Previous experience providing services and exercising leadership in a culturally and linguistically diverse setting, with demonstrated success.
• Culturally aware and sensitive to the special needs of population.

ABOUT US

Medical Director Services PC was founded in 2016 when SNF's were shifting a focus on value at the same time treating residents with higher level of acuity. MDS PC puts an emphasis on quality and customer service first. Another crucial focus is treating in place when possible and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations.