Attending Physician

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Attending Physician for skilled nursing facilities/rehabs and participate in administrative and quality initiatives.
• Attend and participate in monthly quality assurance/regulatory meetings and quarterly staff meetings.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, provide guidance to facility staff, oversee clinical care plans, comply with state and federal regulations, and supervise facility clinical staff.
• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners to manage the daily care for each resident at each facility.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid medical license in the state of practice.
• Hold a valid DEA/Controlled Substance License in the state of practice.
• Complete a valid U.S. residency program.
• Complete a medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Have effective communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare population.
• Have excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Be able to use email, the internet, and learn other healthcare related software.

Physical Requirements

• Move inside a facility frequently and walk briskly to see patients, meet with managers/facility staff, and attend to patient needs.
• Document in an EMR system on a laptop computer.
• Ascend and descend stairs in a facility.
• Position oneself to obtain records, tools, medical equipment, and other items that may be in locations that are below the knee or above the shoulder.
• Communicate effectively with patients, nurse practitioners, and facility staff in English.
• Be able to lift at least 25 pounds.