Attending Physician MD DO

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

Attending Physician (MD/DO)
Skilled Rehabilitation & Nursing Home

Location:

Fairview Skilled Rehabilitation Center & Nursing Home

Position Type:

Full-Time or Part-Time
On-Site | Flexible Scheduling Available

About Fairview

Fairview Skilled Rehabilitation Center & Nursing Home is a high-quality post-acute and long-term care facility committed to providing excellent medical care in a respectful, collaborative environment. Our interdisciplinary team works closely together to support residents through recovery, rehabilitation, and long-term care, while maintaining strong communication with families and hospital partners.

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced Attending Physician to join our medical team and provide hands-on, patient-centered care in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

Position Overview

The Attending Physician is responsible for overseeing and managing the medical care of residents in the skilled rehabilitation and long-term care setting. This role includes clinical decision-making, collaboration with nursing and rehab teams, supervision of mid-level providers and limited permit physicians (if applicable), and ensuring regulatory and quality standards are met.

This position is ideal for physicians interested in geriatrics, post-acute care, internal medicine, or family medicine within a team-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to residents in skilled rehab and long-term care

• Conduct initial evaluations, routine follow-ups, and acute change-in-condition assessments

• Manage chronic and complex medical conditions

• Oversee admissions, readmissions, and discharge planning

• Review and sign orders, progress notes, and care plans

• Collaborate with nursing leadership, rehabilitation therapists, social work, and administration

• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings

• Communicate effectively with residents and families

• Supervise and mentor limited permit physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants (as applicable)

• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations

• Support quality improvement initiatives and best clinical practices

• Coordinate with hospitals, specialists, and outside providers as needed

Qualifications & Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Active New York State Medical License | Board Certified or Board Eligible in:

• Internal Medicine

• Family Medicine

• Geriatrics (preferred, not required)

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

• Comfort working in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in:

• Skilled nursing facilities

• Post-acute or rehabilitation settings

• Long-term care

• Familiarity with EMR systems

• Experience supervising mid-level providers or limited permit physicians

Schedule & Compensation

• Flexible scheduling (full-time or part-time options)

• Competitive compensation based on experience and availability

• Supportive administrative and clinical leadership

• Long-term growth opportunities within the organization

Why Join Fairview?

• Strong, collaborative interdisciplinary team

• Supportive and organized nursing and rehab departments

• Respectful, patient-focused culture

• Administrative support that allows physicians to focus on care

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in post-acute and long-term care

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• CV / Resume email to View email address on ziprecruiter.com

• Copy of NY State Medical License

• Brief cover note outlining availability and interest

Work Location: In person