Physician (PRN)

Altea Healthcare; Lakeport (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Referral bonus

Leadership opportunities

Flexible scheduling

No overnight duties

Job summary

Altea Healthcare seeks a physician to provide primary care in skilled nursing facilities nationwide, serving as attending physician and collaborating with NPs/PAs. The role focuses on disease management, quality initiatives, and regulatory compliance.

This part-time position offers a healthcare-focused environment with malpractice insurance, flexible scheduling, and leadership/career advancement opportunities; no overnight duties, with a Medical Director stipend included.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve SNF facilities and participate in administrative and quality initiatives.
• Provide guidance to facility staff and ensure guideline compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Attend residents as attending physician at each facility.
• Collaborate with NP/PA to manage day-to-day resident care.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centered primary care by rounding on patients in SNFs.
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and chronic diseases.
• Supervise collaborating NPs and PAs.

Skills

Medical knowledge

EHR experience

Patient care

Regulatory compliance

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.

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 for skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and participates in administrative and quality initiatives for the facilities he or she is responsible for;
• The physician participates 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.
• 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 $1,200.00 - $1,300.00 (Part-Time) including Medical Director stipend

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.