Physician (PRN)

Altea Healthcare; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 221,000 - 258,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Referral bonus

Career advancement

Flexible scheduling

No overnight duties

Work-life balance

Job summary

Altea Healthcare in California is seeking a physician to serve as medical director across SNFs, providing high-quality primary care and supervising NP/PA staff. You will lead clinical governance, participate in quality initiatives, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

This PRN, part-time physician role offers flexible scheduling, comprehensive malpractice coverage, and opportunities for leadership advancement. No overnight duties and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience with managed care and EHR systems.
• Strong clinical care in hospital settings.
• Ability to supervise NP/PA staff and guide clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Serve as medical director for SNFs and lead quality initiatives.
• Attend monthly QA and process improvement meetings.
• Provide guidance to facility staff and update clinical guidelines.
• Oversee attending physician duties for residents at each facility.
• Collaborate with NP/PA to manage day-to-day resident care.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered primary care with rounds.
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and chronic diseases.
• Supervise collaborating NPs and PAs.

Skills

Managed care experience

EHR experience

Clinical care

Hospital environment

Education

Medical License

Board Certification

DEA license

Tools

EHR systems

Medical terminology

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 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

• Compensation ranges approximately from $1,200 - $1,400 per day (PRN, Part-Time) including Medical Directorship stipend

Qualifications

• Medical License
• Licensed and Board Certified
• DEA
• 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.