Medical Director/Attending Physician: Post-Acute & SNF (Part-Time)

Theoria Medical•Dickson, TN

About The Position

Theoria Medical is seeking a part-time Medical Director and Attending Physician to serve local skilled nursing facilities. The role is part of a mission-driven care community focused on continuity, lasting relationships with residents, and patient-centered primary care. Physicians have autonomy over their schedules and support from a collaborative clinical team, with technology intended to make documentation and clinical work more efficient. The physician serves as the attending for patients at assigned skilled nursing facilities, collaborates with nurse practitioners and physician assistants on daily care and clinical supervision, and diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions. The position also participates in Chronic Care Management, Transitional Care, Remote Patient Monitoring, and other quality initiatives. Theoria Medical describes its compensation as competitive and productivity-based, with annual performance and longevity bonus opportunities. The package also includes paid time off, eligible benefits, professional development support, and work resources. Physicians typically cover each facility one to two days per week, with no fixed start or end times and no on-call or overnight requirements.

Requirements

Physicians must hold an active U.S. medical license.
Physicians must be board-certified in an appropriate specialty; new graduates who are board-eligible and actively pursuing licensing are encouraged to apply.
Qualified specialties include Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, General Practice, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Geriatric Medicine.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Candidates undergo criminal background checks and pre-employment drug testing upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

Responsibilities

Serve as the attending physician for patients in each assigned skilled nursing facility.
Collaborate with NPs/PAs to manage daily patient care and provide clinical supervision.
Provide high-quality, patient-centered primary care, including diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions.
Participate in Chronic Care Management, Transitional Care, Remote Patient Monitoring, and other quality initiatives.