Physician

Altea Healthcare; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Altea Healthcare is seeking a Medical Director to oversee skilled nursing facilities in Seattle, WA. This role offers competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and a supportive work environment. Join a team that prioritizes patient care and professional growth while enjoying a work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Licensure Reimbursed

Malpractice Insurance

Relocation Help

Referral Bonus

Career Advancement

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of medical terminology and physiology.
• Experience with managed care and EHR systems.
• Experience in patient care and hospital environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as medical director for skilled nursing facilities.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide patient-centered primary care services.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient care

Managed care

EHR systems

Education

Medical License

Job description

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This range is provided by Altea Healthcare. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$210,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

At Altea Healthcare, we are leaders in post-acute and primary care, bringing compassion, innovation, and efficiency to skilled nursing facilities across the country. We foster a culture of support, professional growth, and work-life balance. Join our team and be part of a healthcare revolution that prioritizes both patients and providers.

This role will travel between facilities in Edmonds, WA and Seattle, WA.

***Sign-on Bonus***

Apply today to learn more about this rewarding opportunity!

Job Highlights

• Work-Life Balance: Competitive compensation with balanced hours.
• Always Supported: NP/PA support at all locations, always.
• Flexible Scheduling: Your schedule, tailored to fit your life. No set daily shift times.
• No Overnight Duties: Sleep peacefully with no overnight call/requirements.
• Licensure Reimbursed: We cover your medical licensure costs.
• Malpractice: Full insurance peace of mind.
• Relocation Help: Assistance for a smooth move.
• Referral Bonus: Earn more by expanding our team.
• Career Advancement: Leadership opportunities promoted.

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; 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
• Physician must be able to supervise collaborating nurse practitioners and physicians assistants

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including Medical Director stipend
• Compensation ranges approximately from $210,000.00 - $250,000.00 (Full-Time)

Qualifications

• Medical License
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and physiology
• Experience with managed care and EHR systems
• Experience in patient care and hospital environments

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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