Oversight and Attending Physician LTC

ACCESS MEDICAL CLINIC•Alva, OK

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oversight and Attending Physician, Long Term Care provides clinical oversight and direct physician care for residents of assigned skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. This role works collaboratively with advanced practice providers, facility leadership, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team to support high-quality, timely, and compliant resident care.

Requirements

MD or DO degree with an active, unrestricted physician license in the applicable state.
Current board certification in geriatrics, family medicine, or internal medicine.
Current DEA registration and applicable state-controlled-substance authority.
Knowledge of CMS requirements and long-term care regulations.
Ability to meet applicable collaborative or supervisory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in geriatrics, post-acute care, skilled nursing, or long-term care.
Experience supporting nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
Familiarity with medically complex residents and transitions of care.
Previous experience with electronic medical records and remote clinical consultation.

Responsibilities

Serve as the attending physician for assigned residents and facilities.
Provide clinical collaboration or supervision for assigned advanced practice providers in accordance with applicable state requirements, written agreements, and organizational policies.
Complete required physician services, including admission evaluations, history and physical examinations, regulatory visits, acute visits, and other medically necessary encounters.
Round on-site at assigned facilities at least every other week, with weekly rounding preferred.
Remain available by phone or video for consultation regarding changes in condition, medication management, resident safety concerns, goals of care, and escalation or transfer decisions.
Review and sign orders, documentation, care plans, and other clinical records as required.
Complete periodic case or chart reviews and provide clinical feedback as required by law, payer standards, collaborative agreements, or organizational policy.
Collaborate with facility leadership and the interdisciplinary care team to reduce avoidable hospitalizations and support appropriate care within the facility.
Complete documentation accurately and within organizational expectations.
Other duties as assigned.