Attending Physician

Overview

The Sub-Acute and Long-Term Care sector is rapidly growing, offering excellent opportunities and a favorable work-life balance (no weekend shifts or on-call duties)!

We are looking for a Fee-For-Service/1099 Attending Physician/Medical Director for our facility in Siler City, NC. The work schedule is flexible, with an expected commitment of 16-20 hours per week.

Position Details

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

About Us

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 all, aiming to elevate healthcare outcomes for our patients, providers, and partners through our core values.

Responsibilities

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 established standards of care.

The Attending Physician reports primarily to the Regional Medical Director and is also accountable to the Center's Administrator and Medical Director due to their regulatory responsibilities.

• Assume full responsibility for patients under their care.
• Adhere to the credentialing process of our organization.
• Conduct timely visits to assigned patients in accordance with organizational policies.
• Follow guidelines related to organizational initiatives.
• Abide by the Medical Staff's "Rules and Regulations."
• Comply with our organization's "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.
• Serve as a role model for fellow physicians and staff.
• Communicate the organization's mission to community and professional groups.
• Facilitate relationships and coordinate care with local hospitals and relevant institutions.
• Exhibit compassion and care to ensure high-quality service for all customers.
• Follow the organization's Time Off and On Call policies.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Compliance Responsibilities

Adhere to all applicable legal standards, policies, and procedures, including those related to the Compliance Process, Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act, and HIPAA.

• Participate in mandatory orientation and training sessions.
• Report any concerns or suspected compliance issues to management or the Compliance Officer.
• Cooperate with monitoring, auditing, and investigative functions.

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