Medical Director/Attending Physician

HealthDrive•Nashua, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthDrive is seeking a full-time, on-site Medical Director/Attending Physician to handle new admissions and collaborate with Nurse Practitioners caring for residents in skilled nursing facilities, including sub-acute rehabilitation and long-term care units. The physician will promote good health practices, work as part of the medical staff, provide comprehensive primary care by rounding on residents, and participate in administrative and quality initiatives at assigned facilities. The role includes collaboration with facility staff and a full-time Nurse Practitioner assigned to each facility based on patient acuity and volume. The position is on-site and is not remote. The schedule is described as flexible, with no nights, weekends, or on-call duties. HealthDrive offers a starting salary of $375,000 per year, fully covered malpractice insurance, competitive compensation, and administrative and billing/coding support.

Requirements

Hold a valid medical license in New Hampshire and be willing to obtain Maine licensure.
Hold a valid DEA/Controlled Substance License in the state of practice.
Have completed a valid U.S. residency program.
Hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
Hold a Certified Medical Director certificate or be willing to obtain one.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Be able to work independently and collaboratively with on-site staff.
Have effective communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations.
Have excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Be able to use email and the internet and learn other healthcare-related software.
Be able to communicate effectively in English with patients, Nurse Practitioners, and facility staff.
Meet the listed physical requirements, including frequent movement and brisk walking in facilities, stair use, documentation on a laptop, reaching or positioning to access items, and lifting at least 25 pounds.
Be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Serve as Medical Director or Attending Physician for skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation facilities.
Handle new admissions and round on residents to provide high-quality, patient-centered, comprehensive primary care.
Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners to manage residents’ daily care.
Participate in administrative and quality initiatives for assigned facilities.
Attend monthly quality assurance and regulatory meetings and quarterly staff meetings.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and provide guidance to facility staff.
Oversee clinical care plans and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Supervise facility clinical staff.