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

Telos Health Systems, Inc.; Swannanoa (NC); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 260,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid model combining in-person care

Company-provided equipment

Mileage reimbursement

Company-branded merchandise

Job summary

Telos Health Systems, Inc. seeks an MD/DO to serve as Medical Director and provide on-site primary care in skilled nursing facilities. The role includes fully funded CMD training and a flexible, part-time schedule with a hybrid work model.

The position offers strong clinical support, manageable patient volume, and leadership development opportunities in post-acute and long-term care medicine. A rewarding path to clinical leadership is provided.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or Emergency Medicine.
• Active Kentucky medical license (or ability to obtain).
• Interest in post-acute care, leadership development, and community-based medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site primary care services to residents in skilled nursing facilities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and facility leadership.
• Supervise and support NP/PA clinicians delivering routine and regulatory visits.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient care initiatives.
• Participate in a structured and predictable after-hours call schedule.
• Telehealth encounters are provider-delivered and billable.

Job description

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

Location: Walnut Cove, NC
Position Type: W2 | Part-Time | Flexible Schedule
Specialties: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Emergency Medicine
Practice Setting: Skilled Nursing Facilities (Post-Acute & Long-Term Care)

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Physician (MD/DO) to join our team in a dual-role position providing on-site primary care services within skilled nursing facilities while serving as Medical Director. This role includes fully funded participation in Certified Medical Director (CMD) training, offering an excellent pathway into clinical leadership.

This opportunity is ideal for physicians seeking a flexible and predictable schedule while continuing their existing practice. Providers benefit from strong clinical support, manageable patient volume, and meaningful leadership development opportunities within post-acute and long-term care medicine.

Why Join Us

• Uncapped RVU-based compensation for clinical services
• Separate fixed Medical Director stipend
• Predictable and manageable patient volume
• Strong NP/PA support for routine and regulatory care
• Billable telehealth encounters performed by physicians or APPs
• Fully funded Certified Medical Director (CMD) training
• No administrative overhead or practice management burden
• Opportunity to maintain your current practice while expanding locally
• Structured workflows designed to support provider efficiency and work-life balance

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide on-site primary care services to residents in skilled nursing facilities
• Assess and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
• Evaluate residents experiencing significant changes in condition
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and facility leadership
• Supervise and support NP/PA clinicians delivering routine and regulatory visits
• Participate in quality improvement and patient care initiatives
• Participate in a structured and predictable after-hours call schedule
• Manage urgent clinical issues through telehealth coverage
• Telehealth encounters are provider-delivered and billable
• Call volume is well-supported and designed to remain manageable

Medical Director Responsibilities & CMD Training

Physicians in this role will also function as Medical Director for assigned skilled nursing facilities while receiving sponsored Certified Medical Director (CMD) training.

Areas of leadership development include:

• Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)
• Regulatory compliance and survey readiness
• Interdisciplinary team leadership
• Skilled nursing facility operations and best practices

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

Clinical Services

• Uncapped RVU-based compensation
• Supported by stable and predictable visit volume
• Competitive earnings from both on-site and provider-delivered telehealth services

Medical Director Role

• Separate fixed monthly stipend
• Not RVU-based
• Not dependent on facility census
• Consistently paid regardless of visit volume

Additional Support

• EHR platform, telehealth tools, and administrative support provided

Support & Infrastructure

• Dedicated NP/PA clinical support team
• Administrative coordination and scheduling assistance
• Company-provided EHR and telehealth platforms
• Streamlined workflows to minimize provider burden

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in one of the following:
  • Internal Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Geriatrics
  • Emergency Medicine
• Active Kentucky medical license (or ability to obtain)
• Interest in post-acute care, leadership development, and community-based medicine

We offer a flexible and comprehensive benefits package designed to support professional growth, financial wellness, and work-life balance.

Available to All Employees (Part-Time & Full-Time)

• Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
• Hybrid model combining in-person care with virtual charting
• Company-provided equipment, including a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet with accessories
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with company travel policy
• Company-branded merchandise

Professional & Clinical Support

• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage with $1M/$3M limits
• Annual $1,000 allowance for CEUs, licensure, and professional development
• Additional professional growth and leadership support

(Available to employees working 30+ hours/week following eligibility period)

Health & Retirement

• 401(k) retirement plan through Nationwide
• Medical and prescription coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental and vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare

Voluntary Benefits (through Aflac)

• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Hospital indemnity coverage
• Critical illness coverage
• Voluntary life insurance options

Paid Time Off & Holidays

• PTO starting at 15 days annually
• Six paid holidays:
  • New Year’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

Telos Health Systems is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.