Medical Director (Contract)-Skilled Nursing Facility
About The Position
Big Horn Rehab and Care Center is a 128-bed, Medicare- and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Sheridan, Wyoming. It provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, skilled nursing, and memory care in a comfortable, home-like setting. The facility is seeking a licensed physician to serve as a part-time contracted Medical Director. The role provides clinical leadership, supports regulatory compliance, and works with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and care team to improve resident outcomes. The Medical Director role does not require serving as an attending physician. Physicians who are interested may also serve as a primary care attending physician for residents, with those services billed separately.
Requirements
- MD or DO from an accredited institution.
- Current, unrestricted Wyoming medical license.
- Professional liability (malpractice) insurance.
- Ability to enroll and bill with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers for eligible services.
- Knowledge of skilled nursing operations, geriatric care, and CMS regulations.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- Board certified or board eligible in geriatrics, internal medicine, family medicine, or a related specialty.
- Prior Medical Director experience and skilled nursing or long-term care experience.
- Experience with CMS surveys and quality improvement.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical leadership and clinical oversight for resident care.
- Participate in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
- Review quality trends, including falls, infections, hospital transfers, and medication concerns.
- Help develop and review clinical policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Support CMS and Wyoming regulatory compliance, including surveys and corrective action plans.
- Advise on complex clinical and ethical issues, including goals of care and end-of-life care.
- Provide education and guidance to nursing leadership and staff.
- Attend scheduled Medical Director, QAPI, and leadership meetings.
Benefits
- Flexible, part-time contract schedule.
- Competitive, negotiable compensation.
- Optional primary care physician role for residents, if interested.
- Collaborative leadership team committed to quality care.
- Opportunity to make a difference for residents in the Sheridan community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
