Attending Physician/Medical Director

About the role

HealthDrive is seeking an Attending Physician to handle new admissions and collaborate with Nurse Practitioners caring for skilled nursing residents in both sub‑acute rehab and long‑term care units. The physician will promote good health practices and work collaboratively as a member of the medical staff. This is an on‑site position (not remote).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Attending Physician for skilled nursing facilities/rehabs and participate in administrative and quality initiatives for assigned facilities.
• 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, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and supervise facility clinical staff.
• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners to manage daily care for each resident; each facility will have a full‑time NP assigned based on acuity and volume.
• Provide high‑quality, patient‑centered, comprehensive primary care services by rounding on patients residing in SNFs/Rehabs.

Qualifications

• Valid medical license in the state of practice.
• Valid DEA/Controlled Substance license in the state of practice.
• Completed a U.S. residency program.
• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with on‑site staff.
• Effective communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare population.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with email, the internet, and willingness to learn other healthcare‑related software.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move frequently within a facility and walk briskly to see patients, meet with managers/facility staff, and attend to patient needs.
• Ability to document in an EMR system on a laptop computer.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs in a facility.
• Capability to position oneself to obtain records, tools, medical equipment, and other items located below the knee or above the shoulder.
• Effective communication with patients, nurse practitioners, and facility staff in English.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation; employer retains the right to change or assign other duties.

Benefits

• Opportunity to earn up to $300K+ per year for full‑time work.
• Flexible schedules.
• No nights, weekends, or on‑calls.
• Fully covered malpractice insurance.
• Competitive compensation.
• Administrative and billing/coding support services.