Skilled Facility Medical Director - Primary Care Physician - MD - DO
About The Position
Abode Care Partners is seeking a physician to serve as a clinical lead under the supervision of the CMO. The role combines day-to-day clinical care for residents in facilities and homebound patients with specified administrative responsibilities. The physician models ethical, evidence-based decision-making and supports the company’s mission and vision among practitioners and staff. The physician provides complex and geriatric care to patients across assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, working in partnership with non-physician practitioners and interprofessional team members. Responsibilities also include collaborating with nurse practitioners and physician assistants, supporting facility relationships, contributing to quality outcomes, and participating in frontline and backup call processes. The position may also involve medical directorships and identifying growth opportunities in the market or region.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of medicine and hold a Doctor of Medicine degree.
- Two or more years of administrative leadership experience in healthcare.
- Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics.
- Currently practicing as a physician licensed under the provisions of the applicable State Board of Medicine.
- Active, unrestricted licensure to practice in the state of employment.
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration registration.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare support staff.
- Ability to treat patients and their families with compassion and understanding.
- Ability to work for long periods with patients who need special attention.
- Ability to display patience with children and adult patients who fear medical treatment.
- Excellent computer and electronic record-keeping skills.
- Excellent organizational and management skills.
- Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and cognitive abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Seven or more years of clinical medical experience preferred.
- Geriatrics qualification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality complex and geriatric care to residents and patients across settings in partnership with non-physician practitioners and other interprofessional team members.
- Maintain engagement with facility leadership teams, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, patients, and families.
- Provide collaborating physician duties for an average of five and up to 15 nurse practitioners and physician assistants, subject to state regulatory parameters.
- Audit up to 10% of each provider’s medical orders and/or documentation monthly, based on state and regional regulatory frameworks.
- Assume medical directorships for skilled or other senior living facilities when needed.
- Help identify new growth opportunities with skilled facilities and other senior living facilities in the market or region.
- Participate in company frontline and backup call processes to respond promptly to acute changes in condition, prevent avoidable hospital transfers, and meet other clinical needs.
- Focus on quality outcomes, including care-path compliance and productivity, prevention of avoidable transfers, and reduction of polypharmacy and costs of care.
- Attend trainings and meetings required by the CMO or other leaders to support best care delivery.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
