Physician-PRN-Charlottesville, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Legacy Care’s independent medical group is committed to delivering exceptional, person-centered care in post-acute care settings across Virginia. Our mission focuses on personalizing healthcare experiences to meet the individual needs of patients throughout the continuum of care. Clinicians thrive in an environment that supports professional autonomy, collaborative practice and flexible scheduling.

Role Overview: Charlottesville, VA

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate physician to join our Charlottesville team on a PRN basis. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, person-centered medical care within post-acute, long-term care and assisted living settings. The successful clinician will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, support patients and families, and promote continuity of care through timely assessment and treatment.

Benefits for Our Healthcare Professionals

• Flexible PRN scheduling to support work-life balance and professional commitments

• Competitive compensation based on experience and clinical expertise

• Professional autonomy within a collaborative and supportive clinical environment

• Comprehensive clinical and administrative support, including assistance with credentialing

• Streamlined in-house billing workflows and operational support

• Access to discounted professional liability insurance where applicable

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical evaluations, diagnoses and treatment for patients in post-acute, long-term care and assisted living settings

• Conduct initial, routine and follow-up assessments, including review of medical history, medications, symptoms and current health concerns

• Develop, implement and revise individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, facility staff and interdisciplinary teams

• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions and respond appropriately to changes in patients’ clinical status

• Order, interpret and follow up on diagnostic tests, laboratory results and other clinical investigations

• Prescribe and manage medications safely and effectively, including monitoring for treatment response, adverse effects and potential interactions

• Provide appropriate evaluation and management of urgent medical concerns within the scope of practice

• Participate in care planning meetings, interdisciplinary reviews and family consultations as required

• Coordinate care with nursing staff, primary care clinicians, specialists, hospitals, rehabilitation providers and community resources

• Provide education and support to patients, families and facility staff regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications and preventive care

• Maintain accurate, timely and clinically appropriate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and promote safe, culturally sensitive and person-centered care

Qualifications and Required Skills

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school

• Current, unrestricted Virginia medical license and eligibility to practice in Virginia

• Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine or a related specialty preferred

• Current DEA registration and prescribing authority, as required

• Experience in post-acute, long-term care, assisted living, geriatric, hospital or related clinical settings preferred

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning and treatment planning skills

• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record systems and timely, accurate documentation practices

• Excellent communication, collaboration and problem-solving abilities

• Compassionate, culturally sensitive and person-centered approach to patient care

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with facility staff and multidisciplinary care teams

• Availability to provide reliable PRN coverage based on patient and facility needs

What Success Looks Like

• Timely, thorough medical assessments and evidence-informed interventions that promote patient safety, comfort and wellbeing

• Clear, accurate documentation and effective communication with patients, families and care teams

• Thoughtful management of acute and chronic conditions, with appropriate follow-up and escalation of care

• Positive working relationships with facility staff and interdisciplinary clinicians

• Reliable PRN coverage that supports continuity of care and facility needs

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We provide equal opportunity for all applicants and will consider qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that respects diversity and treats all candidates with dignity.