Physician

Theoria Medical; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employer-paid life insurance

Licensure reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A healthcare organization based in Battle Creek, MI, is seeking a Medical Director to oversee skilled nursing facilities. This role includes providing patient-centered care, participating in quality initiatives, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will be board-certified MDs with strong collaboration skills. The position offers a competitive compensation package and flexible scheduling without overnight duties.

Qualifications

• Medical directorship functions include providing guidance to facility staff.
• Must collaborate with Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
• Experience diagnosing and treating chronic diseases and acute illnesses.

Responsibilities

• Serve as medical director for skilled nursing facilities.
• Participate in quality assurance and process improvement meetings.
• Provide comprehensive primary care services to residents.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Electronic health record (EHR) systems

Quality assurance

Education

Medical Doctor (MD)

Board Certified

Tools

ChartEasy™

PointClickCare

MatrixCare

American HealthTech

Job description

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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.

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.
• Full Gear: iPad with LTE 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.
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Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• The physician serves as medical director for skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and participates in administrative and quality initiatives for the 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; insuring 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.

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