Physician***PRN***Multi Sites***

Altea Healthcare; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 202,950 - 276,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Always Supported with NP/PA assistance

Flexible Scheduling

No Overnight Duties

Full Malpractice Insurance

Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Director to oversee skilled nursing facilities in South Bend, IN. This role includes leading quality initiatives and providing comprehensive care to residents, with no overnight duties required. Candidates must have a medical license and experience in patient care. The position offers competitive daily compensation from $1,100 to $1,500, with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Medical License required to practice medicine.
• Proven experience managing patient care and utilizing medical terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as medical director for skilled nursing facilities.
• Lead quality improvement and compliance initiatives.
• Provide comprehensive primary care services to residents.
• Supervise nurse practitioners and physician assistants in patient care.

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

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.

***This role will travel to multiple facilities in the South Bend, IN area***

Apply today to learn more about this rewarding opportunity!

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 - $1,500 per day.

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.