Physician for Skilled Nursing Facilities - Primary Care West Haven - Waterford

Connecticut, LLC; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Physician for skilled nursing facilities in Waterford, Connecticut. The role involves providing and managing direct patient care, including examinations and treatment plans. Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of experience, a medical license, and board certification. This position offers flexibility within a supportive pay-for-performance environment, making it ideal for professionals who thrive in autonomous settings.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of direct patient experience is required.
• Must have a Medical License and Board certification.
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals and ability to instruct patients.

Responsibilities

• Manage health care for a specified patient population.
• Provide and manage direct patient care including evaluations and treatment.
• Coordinate patient care activities with nursing and support staff.

Skills

Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care

Skill in interviewing and patient coaching

EHR documentation experience

Education

Medical Doctor with 3 to 5 years of direct patient experience

Medical License, Board certification, Federal DEA certification

Job description

Physician for Skilled Nursing Facilities - Primary Care West Haven - Waterford

Requisition Number: PHYSI001686

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• Posted : March 25, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

PACT Primary Care West Haven - Waterford
Waterford, CT, USA

Salary Range: $200,000.00 to $300,000.00 per year

By adhering to Connecticut State Law, pay ranges are posted. The pay rate will vary based on various factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge of position and comparison to others who are already in this role within the company.

COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Considerations

Masks are optional for employees, visitors, patients, vendors, etc. All employees are strongly encouraged and recommended to obtain the COVID-19 vaccination routinely. Proof of annual flu vaccination is required for all employees.

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut (PACT, LLC) has an Internal Medical Group with an opportunity for a Physician to work in Skilled Nursing Facilities in the Waterford area. This is an excellent opportunity for those that enjoy a flexible work schedule, working autonomously, and accelerate in a pay for performance environment. The position would be full time working 40 hours per week.

Summary

Under indirect supervision, provides and manages health care for a specified patient population.

Essential Functions

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Engages patients and their families or caregivers in understanding, setting and monitoring self management care plans, and documents individualized care plans and care coordination in the patient chart.
• Analyze patients medical history, medication allergies, physical condition and examination to determine best care
• Diagnose medical condition
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists or to internal medicine as appropriate.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Respect and promote patient rights and privacy.
• Responding appropriately to emergency situations.
• Participate in meetings to evaluate practice processes and work flows pertaining to patient care and quality improvement efforts.
• Participate in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Participates in population health activities as directed by the practice.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives , and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Understanding of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosage and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluations, diagnosis and treatments in area of expertise.
• Demonstrated skill in interviewing and patient coaching.
• EHR documentation as it pertains to patients and populations of patients.

Education and Experience

• Medical Doctor with 3 to 5 years of direct patient experience which may include residency.
• Medical License, Board certification, Federal DEA certification

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