Physician (Medical Directorship)

Curana Health, Inc.•Myrtle Beach, SC

11d

About The Position

Curana Health is seeking a mission-driven Physician to provide high-quality, person-centered care in skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities. The physician completes histories and physicals for new patients and conducts routine rounds at least once per week, partnering with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) on regulatory and complex visits. The role also includes mentoring APPs, addressing quality gaps, advocating for residents, and representing Curana Health in the communities served. Full-time and part-time schedules are available. Physicians have autonomy to structure their schedules, patient flow, and clinical practice, with clinical and administrative support, onboarding, ongoing training, data-driven tools, AI-powered insights, and modern EMR integrations. The role requires travel to and from assigned facilities. Physicians may also pursue Medical Directorship opportunities at partner facilities. Medical Directors oversee clinical care and quality outcomes, review quality metrics and related data, attend monthly QAPI meetings, contribute to improvement plans, mentor Curana-employed APPs, support regulatory compliance, and help ensure external attending physicians meet facility quality and compliance standards. Medical Directorships provide additional compensation and leadership opportunities while allowing physicians to continue patient care.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or Hospital Medicine.
Current unrestricted medical license in the state of employment.
Active DEA license.
Proficiency with EMR systems.
Compassionate, motivated, and collaborative approach.
Ability to travel to and from assigned facilities.

Responsibilities

Complete histories and physicals for new patients and conduct routine rounding at least once per week.
Partner with APPs to manage regulatory and complex patient visits while ensuring compliance and clinical excellence.
Oversee, mentor, and support APP performance and care delivery.
Address quality gaps when prompted to improve patient outcomes.
Advocate for patients and represent Curana Health’s mission and values in the communities served.
For Medical Director assignments, oversee clinical care and take accountability for facility quality outcomes.
Lead clinical quality metric review, attend monthly QAPI meetings, analyze CASPER and RTA data, and address issues such as polypharmacy, infection control, and antibiotic stewardship.
Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to Project Improvement Plans (PIPs).
Support facility leadership with regulatory compliance, including engaging with surveyors when needed.
Help ensure external attending physicians meet facility quality and compliance standards.
Travel to and from one or more assigned facilities.

Benefits

Unlimited earning potential with competitive compensation models.
Additional compensation for Medical Directorship opportunities.
Professional development, including CME support, APP mentorship, and leadership training.
Quality incentives with bonuses tied to patient outcomes and care excellence.
Generous paid time off.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
Comprehensive malpractice coverage.
UpToDate subscription for clinical decision support.