Physician***Multi Sites***

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

Job summary

Altea Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Director to oversee skilled nursing facilities in the Puyallup, Tacoma, and University Place areas. Responsibilities include performing as medical director, engaging in quality improvement initiatives, and supervising clinical staff. A valid medical license and experience in managed care are essential for this role.

The position offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of approximately $260,000 - $350,000 per year, along with a sign-on bonus based on terms.

Qualifications

• Medical License required for this position.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and physiology is essential.
• Experience with managed care and EHR systems is necessary.
• Candidates should have experience in patient care and hospital environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as medical director for skilled nursing facilities and participate in quality initiatives.
• Attend monthly quality assurance meetings and provide guidance to facility staff.
• Supervise collaborating nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
• Provide high-quality primary care services to residents.

Skills

Strong understanding of medical terminology and physiology

Experience with managed care and EHR systems

Experience in patient care and hospital environments

Education

Medical License

Job description

Travel will be required to multiple facilities in the Puyallup, Tacoma, and University Place, WA areas.

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) the facility's clinical guidelines; ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, training facility staff; and supervising facility clinical staff.
• 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 provides 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 physician 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);
• Sign‑on bonus based on days worked, contract terms, and base compensation.

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.