Medical Director

Theoria Medical; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,500 CME and Conference Allowance

Relocation Help

iPad with LTE, Apple Pen, AirPods provided

Malpractice & Tail Covered

On-Call Freedom

Career Advancement

Job summary

A national healthcare provider is seeking dedicated physician assistants and nurse practitioners to provide high-quality care at skilled nursing facilities. This role entails working as a medical director, overseeing patient care, and collaborating with clinical staff. The ideal candidate will have a medical degree and experience in patient-centered care. This position offers flexible scheduling in a supportive environment, with competitive compensation and numerous benefits.

Qualifications

• Physician must have a medical degree and relevant board certification.
• Experience in skilled nursing facilities is preferred.
• Must be able to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Serve as medical director for skilled nursing facilities.
• Provide guidance and support to facility staff.
• Collaborate with NP/PAs to manage resident care.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Supervising clinical staff

Collaboration with NP/PAs

Utilization of EHR systems

Knowledge of chronic disease management

Education

Medical degree

Board certification in relevant specialty

Tools

ChartEasy™

PointClickCare

MatrixCare

Job description

Theoria Medical is a comprehensive medical group and technology company dedicated to serving patients across the care continuum with an emphasis on post‑acute care and primary care. Theoria serves facilities across the United States with a multitude of services to improve the quality of care delivered, refine facility processes, and enhance critical relationships. We offer a broad scope of services including multispecialty physician services, remote patient monitoring, and more. We currently operate primary care clinics and provide medical services to skilled nursing facilities in numerous states across the nation.

As a leading edge, innovative, and quality driven physician group, we continue to expand nationally. In pursuit of this, we continue to seek talented individuals to join our amazing team and care for our population. We wish to extend a warm welcome to all candidates interested in making a difference in healthcare delivery by joining the Theoria team.

Theoria Medical is seeking dedicated physician assistants and nurse practitioners to join its team to provide high quality care at the skilled nursing facilities (SNF) it manages. We have a wide variety of roles available suited for providers in various stages of their careers with flexible scheduling in a positive work environment.

Job Highlights

• Work-Life Balance: Competitive compensation with balanced hours.
• On-Call Freedom: No on‑call.
• Always Supported: NP/PA support at all locations, always.
• Pre-Screened Patient Interactions: Virtual care team and APP triage before physician contact.
• Flexible Scheduling: Your schedule, tailored to fit your life. No set daily shift times.
• No Overnight Duties: Sleep peacefully with no overnight call/requirements.
• Effortless documentation: Conversational and Dragon dictation.
• Meaningful Connections: Establish lasting relationships with patients and staff.
• Culture of Appreciation: Your work is valued and rewarded.
• $1,500 CME and Conference Allowance: Invest in your growth.
• Full Gear: iPad with LTE, Apple Pen, AirPods provided.
• Licensure Reimbursed: We cover your medical licensure costs.
• Malpractice & Tail Covered: Full insurance peace of mind.
• Relocation Help: Assistance for a smooth move.
• Referral Bonus: Earn more by expanding our team.
• Travel Reimbursed: Gas and mileage for work travel.
• Career Advancement: Leadership opportunities promoted.
• UpToDate Subscription: Latest medical info at your fingertips.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• The physician serves as medical director for skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and participates in administrative and quality initiatives for the facilities he or she is responsible for.
• Medical directorship functions include attending and participating in monthly quality assurance and process improvement meetings; participating in quality improvement initiatives; providing guidance to facility staff; reviewing and revising (if necessary) facility’s clinical guidelines; ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, training facility staff; and supervising facility clinical staff.
• In addition to the medical director role, the physician also serves as the attending physician for the residents residing at each facility.
• The physician collaborates with Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to manage day‑to‑day resident care at each facility. Typically, each facility will have a full‑time PA or NP assigned to the facility depending on the acuity and volume of the patient population.
• Physician will provide high quality, patient‑centered, comprehensive primary care services by rounding on patients residing in SNFs.
• Physician is responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with acute illness, such as bacterial and viral infections, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes.
• Provider documentation is completed in Theoria’s proprietary electronic health record (EHR) system, ChartEasy™.
• PointClickCare, MatrixCare, and American HealthTech are the most commonly used facility EHR systems.
• Participating in Theoria’s Chronic Care Management, Transitional Care, RPM and other medical quality initiatives and programs.
• Physician must be able to supervise collaborating nurse practitioners and physicians assistants.
• Physician must be able to utilize electronic/online medical tools such as EHR systems and state/county medical systems utilized for Death Certificates and administrative functions.

Shift Structure

• Shifts are flexible depending on physicians’ schedule.
• Typically, medical directors work a minimum of 2–3 days/week at each facility they oversee.
• Rounding times are flexible with no set start and end time. Preferably, physicians start in the morning between 7–10 a.m. and finish their day when their caseload has been seen.
• No nights, or on‑call.
• Call is covered by Theoria's virtual care team.
• This is an in‑person position.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including Medical Director stipend.
• Employer Paid – Life Insurance Policy.

Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. All benefits and job highlights are subject to and contingent upon availability.