Medical Director (Contract)-Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Description

Job Description

About us: Big Horn Rehab and Care Center is a 128-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Sheridan, Wyoming, at the base of the Big Horn Mountains. We are Medicare and Medicaid certified and provide short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, skilled nursing, and memory care. Our team of nurses, therapists, and support staff is dedicated to safe, person-centered care in a comfortable, home-like setting.

The Opportunity: We are seeking a licensed physician to serve as our part-time Contracted Medical Director. In this leadership role, you will guide clinical quality, support regulatory compliance, and partner with our Administrator, Director of Nursing, and care team to improve resident outcomes. The medical Director role does not require you to sever as an attending physician. However, for physicians who are interested, there is an opportunity to also sever as a primary care (attending) physician for residents, with those services billed separately.

What You'll Do:

• Provide medical leadership and clinical oversight for resident care.

• Participate in our Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.

• Review quality trends such as falls, infections, hospital transfers, and medication concerns.

• Help develop and review clinical policies, procedures, and protocol.

• Support CMS and Wyoming regulatory compliance, including surveys and corrective action plans.

• Advise on complex clinical and ethical issues, including goals of care and end-of-life care.

• Provide education and guidance to nursing leadership and staff.

  Attend scheduled medical director, QAPI, and leadership meetings.

What You'll Need:

• MD or DO from an accredited institution

• Current, unrestricted Wyoming medical license

• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance

• Ability to enroll and bill with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers for eligible services

• Knowledge of skilled nursing operations, geriatric care, and CMS regulations.

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred:

• Board certified or board eligible in geriatrics, internal medicine, family medicine, or a related specialty

• Prior Medical Director experience and skilled nursing or long-term care

• Experience with CMS surveys and quality improvement

What We Offer:

• Flexible, part-time contract schedule

• Competitive, negotiable compesation

• Optional primary care physician role for resident, if interested

• A collaborative leadership team committed to quality care

• The chance to make a real difference for residents in the Sheridan community

How to apply:

Click "Apply" and submit your CV along with a brief statement about your long-term care or skilled nursing experience.