Senior Health Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization, situated in Spartanburg, SC, is in search of a full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician, or a fellowship-trained Geriatrician, to become part of the Medical Group of the Carolinas - Senior Health team as a Skilled Nursing Facility Physician (SNFist). This role involves delivering clinical care to inpatients at a skilled nursing facility, which includes direct medical attention, on-call support, and emergency care for geriatric residents. The SNFist will collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and act as a liaison with families regarding care decisions for residents.

Key Features of the Position:

• Flexible working hours
• On-call rotation of 1:3 weeks, including weekends (phone consultations only), with Nurse Practitioners as the first point of contact
• Independence in managing high-acuity patients requiring complex medical care
• Facilitate and participate in daily Care Team Meetings at the assigned facility
• Monitor progress on care plans and identify early warning signs for potential readmissions during the critical post-discharge phase
• Engage in discussions about care goals, transition planning, and advanced directives with patients and their families as needed
• Act as the attending physician for patients transitioning to Hospice care, with a focus on symptom management at the end of life
• Supervise Nurse Practitioners providing care in Skilled Nursing Facilities
• Participate in Quality Improvement, Peer Review, and Care Management Meetings as requested
• Opportunity to teach medical students and primary care residents
• Engagement in research related to innovative care models

Benefits for Employed Physicians:

• Annual CME allowance of $6,000
• 30 days of paid time off each year
• Malpractice insurance coverage with tail coverage included
• Signing bonus and relocation assistance available
• Attractive retirement plans
• Approved for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Located just an hour from the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains and three hours from the coast, the area offers reasonably priced housing, a variety of educational opportunities, and a community that values traditional kindness and respect. Commuting is convenient, and recreational activities are abundant. Discover why so many people are drawn to live in the Upstate of South Carolina!