SNF Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:

Our organization stands as the largest multispecialty medical group in Oregon and southwest Washington, comprising over 1,500 physicians and more than 300 administrative professionals dedicated to serving over 615,000 members. Owned and operated by physicians, we offer competitive salaries that are not tied to individual service provision. Our medical group features board-certified physicians across more than 50 specialties.

We are currently seeking applications from Board Certified or Eligible Internists, Family Practitioners, Geriatricians, or Hospitalists to join our expanding medical team within the Continuum Complexivist department. This position will primarily focus on the Portland, OR metropolitan area. The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive care. You will become part of a compassionate and integrated team of physicians, along with supportive clinical and administrative staff, working cohesively in our core Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and virtually through our Medicare Home Health Physician program.

What You Can Expect:

This team consists of nurses, therapists, and social workers who provide after-hospital care in the SNF environment. We prioritize smooth transitions of care from hospitals to skilled nursing facilities and from SNFs to home or other care settings. Our approach is team-oriented, typically involving one to two SNF physicians (MD/NP) alongside a Kaiser Care Coordinator. You will manage a diverse range of medical complexities, from straightforward elective orthopedic surgery patients to those with multiple complex medical issues at each facility.

Our departmental objectives include reducing emergency room visits and hospital readmissions, as well as facilitating transitions to palliative and hospice care when necessary. You will enjoy a primarily weekday, daytime schedule, working mainly at one of our nine SNF locations, while also supporting a virtual care model that includes early, day, and evening shifts once a week. Comfort in navigating the Portland metro area is essential. There may be some flexibility, allowing most of your work to be concentrated in a single primary SNF location.

During virtual shifts (conducted from home), you will assist our home health field staff in members' residences and provide consultations to determine patient eligibility. Additionally, you will support our "Transition Nurse Team" for escalations involving patients transitioning from recent Hospitalist or SNF discharges. Virtual shifts will constitute approximately 10-20 percent of your workload. Familiarity with digital technologies (such as AI platforms, telehealth, or digital health) is preferred. If you lack direct experience, you must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to integrate these technologies into your practice as we advance our virtual care model. Our charting system is based on the robust Epic Health Connect platform.

• A call schedule that distributes responsibilities equally among all providers.

• An experienced support staff to assist you.

• Access to a physician-friendly advanced Epic EMR system.

• Opportunities for leadership roles within the medical group, if desired.

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

• Options for 1.00 and .9 FTE schedules.

Minimum Requirements:

• Board Certified or Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.

• Geriatrics fellowship is preferred but not mandatory.

We Provide You:

• A generous automatic employer-funded pension and retirement contributions totaling 21% of eligible clinician earnings, with optional additional employee contributions.

• Competitive compensation that is not based on a fee-for-service model.

• A pathway for physicians to become shareholders in our organization.

• Paid annual education leave along with an annual education allowance.

• Comprehensive benefits, including largely employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums, life insurance, and paid leave.

• Complete professional liability coverage at no cost, 100% reimbursement for obtaining and maintaining board certification, continuing medical education reimbursement, and in-house CME opportunities.

• Total Rewards value range of $306,221-$372,000.

Current Hiring Incentives for This Role:

• Relocation allowance of up to $15,000.

• Generous $125K Student Loan Assistance Programs or a $50K sign-on bonus.

• $25K department signing bonus.

• The annual salary for this position ranges from $237,900 to $270,300, taking into account the applicant's skills, qualifications, degrees, certifications, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range, we offer rich benefits that significantly enhance the total compensation package.

Why Physicians Choose to Work Here:

Practicing within our integrated healthcare model provides clinicians with immediate access to numerous specialties, fostering a level of collaboration and comprehensive treatment that is rare. But don’t just take our word for it; many of our physicians share their experiences about the collaborative environment and how this model not only simplifies their work but also enhances their capabilities as doctors.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.