Physician***Multi Sites***

Altea Healthcare; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensure Reimbursed

Malpractice Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Altea Healthcare in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Medical Director to oversee skilled nursing facilities in North Oregon. This role entails participating in quality initiatives, supporting facility staff, and providing high-quality care to residents. The position promises a competitive compensation package of $210,000 to $350,000, flexible scheduling, and additional benefits including licensure reimbursement and relocation assistance. Experience and a valid Medical License are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Medical License.
• Proficient in medical terminology and physiology.
• Experience in patient care and understanding of managed care.

Responsibilities

• Serve as medical director for skilled nursing facilities.
• Attend and participate in monthly quality assurance meetings.
• Provide guidance to facility staff and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Supervise nurse practitioners and physician assistants for patient care.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses of patients.

Skills

Medical License

Strong understanding of medical terminology and physiology

Experience with managed care and EHR systems

Experience in patient care and hospital environments

Job description

***This role will travel to multiple facilities in the North Oregon area. ***

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 - $350,000 (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.