Medical Director (Physician) Knox County

Allure; Illinois; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare innovation is seeking a dedicated Medical Director to lead initiatives in skilled nursing facilities. This role combines medical excellence with administrative responsibilities, ensuring compliance and quality care for residents. The ideal candidate will thrive in a flexible environment, collaborating with Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to deliver comprehensive primary care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional growth and offers the opportunity to influence the future of healthcare while working closely with a passionate team dedicated to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have a medical degree and relevant board certification.
• Experience in skilled nursing facilities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as medical director and attending physician in skilled nursing facilities.
• Participate in quality assurance and provide guidance to facility staff.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Quality improvement initiatives

Supervisory skills

Clinical guidelines compliance

Diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases

Education

Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Board Certification in relevant specialty

Tools

PointClickCare

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Allure Healthcare Service is looking for a Medical Director to join our team in the Knoxville County area.

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.
• PointClickCare is used for our 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 physician 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.

Company Overview

Leading the charge in healthcare innovation, Allure HealthCare Service offers a unique blend of medical excellence and technological advancement, primarily serving the post-acute and primary care sectors. Our extensive network includes multispecialty physician services and RPM, covering skilled nursing facilities. In our national push for expansion, we're scouting for the brightest nurse practitioners and physicians eager to drive change and deliver superior care. Join us for a rewarding career that promises professional growth, flexibility, and the chance to shape the future of healthcare.

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;
• This is an in-person position.