Physician***FTE***

Altea Healthcare; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Relocation Help

Referral Bonus

Career advancement

Job summary

Altea Healthcare seeks a physician to serve as medical director for skilled nursing facilities, leading medical oversight and guiding clinical practice across locations.

The role includes supervising staff, participating in quality initiatives, and providing direct patient care to residents with acute and chronic conditions, in collaboration with NPs and PAs. Relocation and licensure support are provided.

Qualifications

• Medical License is required and essential.
• Experience with managed care and EHR systems.
• Experience in patient care and hospital environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as medical director for SNFs and participate in administrative and quality initiatives.
• Attend monthly quality assurance and process improvement meetings and guide facility staff.
• Provide attending physician care for residents at each facility.
• Collaborate with NP/PA teams to manage day-to-day resident care.

Skills

Medical terminology

Managed care

Patient care

Hospital environments

Education

Medical License

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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 to multiple site locations in south of Washington.

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 $260,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year (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.

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• Medical License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Ability to Relocate: