Geriatric SNF Physician — Post-Acute Care Leader

Sutter Medical Group; Lincoln (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Excellent benefits (zero-cost medical)

Paid medical benefits for employees/de

100% 401(k) match + profit sharing

PSLF eligibility

CME allowance

Job summary

Sutter Medical Group seeks a Skilled Nursing Facility Physician to join our post-acute care team in California. You will provide medical care for residents in SNFs, manage complex chronic conditions, and collaborate with hospitalists and care teams to optimize outcomes during transitions.

The role emphasizes continuous care, accurate EMR documentation, and involvement in quality initiatives. A California license and board certification in Internal or Family Medicine are required, with geriatrics

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited school.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine; geriatric certification preferred.
• Active and unrestricted California medical license.
• Experience in post-acute, skilled nursing, long-term care, or geriatric settings.
• Strong clinical skills for multi-morbid patients.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across disciplines.
• Proficiency with EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical assessments and ongoing management for SNF patients.
• Coordinate treatment for patients with chronic illnesses and complex regimens.
• Perform daily or scheduled rounds in SNFs; assess acute changes.
• Collaborate with facility staff, nursing, rehab, social work, and case managers.
• Communicate goals, plans, and transitions with families and teams.
• Ensure compliance with SNF regulations, documentation, and quality measures.
• Support transitions of care with hospitalists and PCPs to reduce readmissions.
• Participate in quality improvement, population health, and value-based care initiatives.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR proficiency

Post-acute care experience

Geriatrics familiarity

Education

MD/DO

Board certification (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine)

CA medical license

Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine (preferred)

Tools

CMS regulations knowledge

Job description

Sutter Medical Group seeks a Skilled Nursing Facility Physician to join our post-acute care team in California. You will provide medical care for residents in SNFs, manage complex chronic conditions, and collaborate with hospitalists and care teams to optimize outcomes during transitions.

The role emphasizes continuous care, accurate EMR documentation, and involvement in quality initiatives. A California license and board certification in Internal or Family Medicine are required, with geriatrics