Physician***Sign-on Bonus***

Altea Healthcare; Rogers City (MI); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with balanced hours

Tailored flexible scheduling

Licensure reimbursed

Full malpractice insurance

Relocation assistance

Referral bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Michigan is seeking a Mid-Senior level physician to serve as the medical director for skilled nursing facilities. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive patient-centered care and overseeing administrative functions to ensure quality standards. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $210,000 to $250,000 annually along with robust support and growth opportunities. This position emphasizes work-life balance with flexible scheduling and no overnight duties.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Medical License.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and physiology is essential.
• Experience in managed care and EHR systems is preferred.
• Experience in patient care within hospital settings is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as medical director for skilled nursing facilities.
• Participate in quality assurance and process improvement meetings.
• Provide guidance to facility staff and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Deliver high quality, patient-centered primary care services.

Skills

Medical License

Medical terminology and physiology knowledge

Experience with managed care and EHR systems

Patient care experience

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.

Base pay range

$210,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

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.
• Licensure Reimbursed: We cover your medical licensure costs.
• Malpractice: Full insurance peace of mind.
• Relocation Help: Assistance for a smooth move.
• 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 they are 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; ensuring 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

• Competitive compensation package, including Medical Director stipend.
• Compensation ranges approximately from $210,000-$250,000/year (Full-Time).

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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