Physician***Multi Site***

Altea Healthcare; Rushville (IN); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Help

Referral Bonus

Career Advancement

Flexible Scheduling

Licensure Reimbursed

Malpractice Insurance

Job summary

Altea Healthcare in Indiana seeks a Medical Director to lead clinical oversight across SNFs and to drive quality initiatives. The physician will travel between East Indiana facilities, supervise PAs/NPs, and provide direct patient care to residents in each location.

The role offers a competitive compensation package, malpractice coverage, relocation assistance, and licensure reimbursement. Flexible scheduling and leadership opportunities are highlighted in the career highlights.

Qualifications

• Medical license is required.
• Experience with managed care and EHR systems.
• Experience in patient care and hospital environments.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Serve as medical director for skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and participate in administrative and quality initiatives for the facilities you oversee.
• Attend monthly quality assurance and process improvement meetings; contribute to quality improvement initiatives and train facility staff.
• Supervise facility clinical staff and review or update clinical guidelines to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with NPs and PAs to manage day-to-day resident care at each facility and supervise the care team.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centered primary care by rounding on residents at SNFs; diagnose and treat acute infections and chronic diseases.

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 between multiple facilities in the East Indiana region.***

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.