Medical Director

Telos Health Systems, Inc.; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

PTO 15 days+

Hybrid work model

CMD training

Telehealth billed

Malpractice insurance coverage

Job summary

Telos Health Systems is seeking a Medical Director & Skilled Nursing Facility Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) to provide on-site primary care to skilled nursing residents while leading clinical operations across Memphis and Collierville, TN.

The role includes fully funded CMD training, strong NP/PA support, and uncapped RVU earning potential with a $35/WRVU rate and a $3,500–$3,000/month Medical Director stipend.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or Emergency Medicine.
• Active DEA license and Tennessee medical licensure or ability to obtain.
• Interest in post-acute care, leadership, and community-based medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site primary care to skilled nursing facility residents while serving as Medical Director.
• Lead clinical operations, supervise NP/PA clinicians, and participate in CMD training.
• Support QAPI, regulatory compliance, and survey readiness.

Skills

Medical leadership

Post-acute care

Community-based medicine

Education

MD or DO

Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or Emergency Medicine

Job description

Medical Director & Skilled Nursing Facility Primary Care Physician (MD/DO)

Location: Memphis / Collierville, Tennessee

Position Type: W2

Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or Emergency Medicine

Specialties: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Emergency Medicine

Setting: Skilled Nursing Facilities (Post-Acute / Long-Term Care)

UP TO $30K SIGN-ON / RETENTION BONUS | $35/WRVU | UNCAPPED EARNING POTENTIAL

Join Telos Health Systems as a Medical Director & Skilled Nursing Facility Primary Care Physician and combine meaningful patient care with clinical leadership and professional growth.

Compensation Highlights

• $35 per WRVU for clinical services
• Uncapped RVU-based earning potential
• Up to $30,000 Sign-On/Retention Bonus - Eligible candidates who provide coverage at both the Memphis and Collierville locations may qualify
• Medical Director stipend:
• $3,500/month - Memphis, TN
• $3,000/month - Collierville, TN
• Medical Director stipend is separate from RVU compensation, not census-dependent, and always applicable

Important Bonus Note: The up to $30,000 sign-on/retention bonus applies to the Medical Director & Attending Physician position overall if covering both the Memphis & Collierville locations and is not a separate bonus for each location.

Position Overview

We are seeking a physician (MD/DO) to provide on-site primary care to skilled nursing facility residents while serving as Medical Director for assigned facilities. Physicians are supported through Telos' fully funded Certified Medical Director (CMD) training and a strong clinical infrastructure.

This role offers uncapped earning potential, manageable clinical volume, strong NP/PA support, and leadership development while allowing you to make a meaningful impact in post-acute and long-term care.

Why Join Telos?

• $35/WRVU with uncapped clinical earning potential
• Up to $30K sign-on/retention bonus (if covering both locations - Memphis & Collierville)
• Separate, fixed Medical Director monthly stipend
• Predictable and manageable clinical volume
• Strong NP/PA support
• Provider-performed telehealth encounters are billable
• Fully funded Certified Medical Director (CMD) training
• EHR, telehealth platform, scheduling, and administrative support provided
• Flexible work-life balance

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide on-site primary care to skilled nursing facility residents
• Evaluate residents for significant changes in condition
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and facility leadership
• Supervise and support NP/PA clinicians
• Participate in a defined, structured after-hours call schedule
• Provide or oversee after-hours telehealth care

Medical Director Responsibilities

• Serve as Medical Director for assigned skilled nursing facilities
• Participate in fully funded Certified Medical Director (CMD) training
• Support Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)
• Promote regulatory compliance and survey readiness
• Provide interdisciplinary clinical leadership

CMD certification is not required to start. All CMD training expenses are fully funded.

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or Emergency Medicine
• Active DEA
• Active Tennessee medical license or ability to obtain
• Interest in post-acute care, leadership, and community-based medicine

Available to Part-Time & Full-Time Employees:

• Flexible work-life balance
• Hybrid model combining in-person care with virtual charting
• Company-provided Microsoft Surface Pro and accessories
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance with $1M/$3M coverage
• $1,000 annual allowance for CEUs, DEA registration, and licensure reimbursement

Full-Time Benefits (30+ hours/week):

• 401(k)
• Medical and prescription coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability
• Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• 15 days of PTO in years one and two, with increases thereafter
• Six paid holidays

Join a growing organization committed to engaging expert clinicians and technology-enabled solutions that drive quality outcomes, close care gaps, and advance value-based care.

Telos Health Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.