Physician**PRN***

Altea Healthcare; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 202,950 - 221,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Career advancement opportunities

Full malpractice insurance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Altea Healthcare is seeking a physician to serve as the medical director for skilled nursing facilities in Alabaster, AL. The physician will manage day-to-day resident care, collaborate with Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, and ensure compliance with clinical guidelines and regulations. This role offers competitive daily compensation, flexible scheduling, and no overnight duties, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid medical license for practice.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and physiology is essential.
• Experience in managed care and EHR systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as medical director for skilled nursing facilities.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
• Provide patient-centered primary care services.

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

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.
• Malpractice: Full insurance peace of mind.
• 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

• Compensation ranges approximately from $1,100.00 - $1,200.00 (daily rate)

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.