Physician Internal Medicine - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Physician to provide comprehensive medical coverage across Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) in the Long Island market. This role offers the opportunity to lead clinical oversight, manage medically complex patients, and reduce avoidable hospital transfers through proactive, person-centered care.

Coverage Areas: Nassau County, Suffolk County, and select locations in Queens (depending on practice site)

Key ResponsibilitiesSkilled Nursing Facility (SNF) / Post-Acute Care

• Provide dedicated Medical Directorship with emphasis on quality and compliance

• Ensure 7-day medical coverage with on-site and on-call availability

• Overnight coverage handled by in-house providers for continuity and responsiveness

• Reduce rehospitalization rates below state and national averages

• Streamline medication regimens to reduce polypharmacy and pharmacy costs

• Ensure appropriate and compliant psychotropic use

• Manage medically complex and high-risk patients with expertise and compassion

• Implement proactive fall prevention and quality improvement programs

Assisted Living Facility (ALF) Medical Services

• Provide ongoing medical directorship and clinical oversight for residents

• Conduct regular on-site visits by physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs)

• Maintain 24/7 availability for urgent and after-hours medical needs

• Focus on chronic disease management and preventive care

• Ensure appropriate psychotropic use and minimize unnecessary medications

• Collaborate closely with staff and families for coordinated, person-centered care

• Reduce avoidable hospital transfers through proactive intervention

APP Collaboration

• APPs see patients and provide fill-in coverage when needed

• Participate in rounds and follow-back care as part of the team

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $275,325 + productivity bonus

• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

• DEA/License Reimbursement

• 3 Weeks PTO

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Board Certification (or eligible) in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine

• Active, unrestricted New York State medical license

• Active DEA license

• US work authorization

• Experience in SNF/ALF settings preferred

• Strong commitment to person-centered care for medically complex, high-risk patients

Why Join Us?

• Lead clinical quality and compliance across multiple SNF and ALF sites

• Work with a collaborative team of physicians and APPs

• Manage complex cases with expertise and compassion

• Proactive fall prevention and quality improvement programs

• Competitive compensation with productivity bonus opportunity

• Full benefits package including license/DEA reimbursement

Join a team dedicated to reducing rehospitalizations, minimizing polypharmacy, and delivering coordinated, person-centered care to residents across Long Island