Attending Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The Sub-Acute and Long-Term Care sector is rapidly growing, offering excellent potential and a flexible work-life balance, with no on-call requirements!

We are looking for a Fee-For-Service Attending Physician/Medical Director for our facility located in North Conway, NH.

This position combines the roles of Attending Physician and Medical Director, focusing primarily on clinical responsibilities. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, with experience in Long-Term Care.

Our organization is a national medical group committed to enhancing health outcomes for residents in skilled nursing and senior living facilities. Our team of physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) is backed by a clinical leadership team with extensive experience in post-acute and long-term care. We strive for improved quality of life for everyone, aiming to elevate healthcare outcomes for our patients, providers, and partners. Our daily operations are guided by our core mission and values.

The Attending Physician collaborates with the Center Medical Director to ensure that clinical services align with our organization's mission. This involves working with designated Centers and management to oversee the implementation, utilization, and evaluation of our Clinical Programs and accepted standards of care.

The primary reporting line for the Attending Physician is to the Regional Medical Director, while also being accountable to the Center’s Administrator and Medical Director due to their legal and regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assume full responsibility for patients admitted under their care.
• Adhere to the credentialing process established by our organization.
• Conduct timely visits to assigned patients in accordance with organizational policies.
• Follow guidelines related to our initiatives.
• Abide by the Medical Staff's 'Rules and Regulations.'
• Comply with our 'Corporate Integrity' policies.
• Ensure a complete history and physical examination is documented within 72 hours of patient admission.
• Provide high-quality care to all assigned patients.
• Collaborate closely with the Center Medical Director to enhance care quality within the facility.
• Serve as a positive role model for fellow physicians and staff.
• Communicate our mission effectively to the community and professional organizations.
• Facilitate appropriate relationships and coordinate care arrangements with local hospitals and relevant institutions.
• Exhibit care and compassion to ensure all customers receive exceptional service.
• Follow our Time Off and On Call policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Adhere to all applicable legal requirements, standards, policies, and procedures, including but not limited to those within the Compliance Process, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act, and HIPAA.

• Participate in mandatory orientation and training programs.
• Promptly report any concerns or suspected non-compliance to management or the Compliance Officer.
• Cooperate with monitoring, auditing functions, and investigations.

Required qualifications include:

• M.D. or D.O. degree.
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine is preferred, with ongoing certification maintenance.
• Specialization in Geriatrics is a plus.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• No-cap Incentive Compensation Program
• Relocation bonus for eligible candidates, determined by distance, experience, and priority.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
• 100% employer-funded ArmadaCare Plan: a supplemental plan covering many out-of-pocket medical, wellness, and pharmacy expenses, with a maximum reimbursement of $8,000 for designated expenses and tiered pharmacy reimbursements for individuals and families.
• Paid Time Off, including 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, and Bereavement Leave.
• Continuing Medical Education: time off and reimbursement for expenses.
• Reimbursement for primary state licensing renewal and board recertification fees.
• Reimbursement for DEA/CDS renewal fees.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan and company-paid group life insurance.

Note: Restrictions may apply based on collective bargaining agreements, state laws, job classification, location, and length of service.

The posted salary range for this position is USD $200,000.00 annually.