Internal Medicine Physician

Opportunity:

Physician - Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine

Job Details:

• Dedicated APP support provided
• Schedule is three days per week, preferably Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
• 10-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM with no call required
• Hospitalists cover night call
• Board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician required
• Experience in Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, Transitional Care, and post-acute medicine required
• Experience caring for geriatric and medically complex patients strongly preferred
• Review and approve admissions to the Skilled Nursing Facility, including comprehensive history and physical examinations for all new admissions
• Conduct required physician compliance and recertification visits in accordance with CMS and regulatory requirements for SNF and LTC residents
• Provide ongoing primary medical care for long-term care residents, including management of chronic conditions and preventative care
• Develop, review, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with nursing, rehabilitation services, case management, and social work
• Manage acute changes in condition, evaluate new symptoms, and provide treatment to reduce unnecessary emergency department transfers and hospital readmissions
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust medications while reviewing consultant pharmacist recommendations and ensuring medication safety
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences, family meetings, and goals-of-care discussions
• Coordinate transitions of care between skilled nursing, long-term care, specialty services, and community providers
• Provide routine medical evaluations, chronic disease management, and annual wellness and preventive care assessments for long-term care residents
• Manage dementia, frailty, and other complex chronic conditions common in the long-term care population
• Oversee palliative and comfort-focused care plans when appropriate
• Collaborate with families and healthcare decision-makers regarding changes in condition, treatment plans, and advance care planning
• Complete certification and documentation required to maintain residents' long-term care plans and regulatory compliance
• Average of 12-14 patient encounters per shift
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Facility is a Level 3 trauma center with 99 beds in the department

Facility:

This medical center is a leading healthcare institution serving the Flathead Valley region of Montana, offering a comprehensive range of medical services including skilled nursing, long-term care, and post-acute rehabilitation. The facility is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care for both short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term care residents. With a multidisciplinary team approach, the organization emphasizes regulatory compliance, continuity of care, and individualized treatment plans to support the health and well-being of its community.

Location:

Kalispell, MT

Kalispell is nestled in the stunning Flathead Valley of northwest Montana, offering breathtaking mountain scenery and easy access to world-class outdoor recreation including Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, and premier ski resorts. The area boasts a welcoming community with a high quality of life, making it an exceptional destination for those who enjoy both professional fulfillment and an active outdoor lifestyle.