Internal Medicine Physician

Medical Director

Join our innovative team at Theoria Medical, where we lead the charge in healthcare innovation. We offer a unique blend of medical excellence and technological advancement, primarily serving the post-acute and primary care sectors. Our extensive network includes multispecialty physician services and remote patient monitoring, covering skilled nursing facilities across the country. In our national push for expansion, we're scouting for the brightest nurse practitioners and physicians eager to drive change and deliver superior care. Join us for a rewarding career that promises professional growth, flexibility, and the chance to shape the future of healthcare.

Job Description

• Work-life balance with competitive compensation and balanced hours.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• NP/PA support at all locations.
• Pre-screened patient interactions with a virtual care team and APP triage before physician contact.
• Flexible scheduling tailored to fit your life with no set daily shift times.
• No overnight duties required.
• Effortless documentation using conversational and Dragon dictation.
• Establish meaningful connections with patients and staff.
• A culture of appreciation where your work is valued and rewarded.
• Full gear provided, including an iPad with LTE.
• Medical licensure costs reimbursed.
• Full malpractice insurance coverage.
• Relocation assistance for a smooth move.
• Referral bonuses for expanding our team.
• Travel reimbursement for work-related travel.
• Career advancement opportunities with leadership promotions.
• UpToDate subscription for the latest medical information.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Serve as medical director for skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and participate in administrative and quality initiatives for the facilities.
• Attend and participate in monthly quality assurance and process improvement meetings; engage in quality improvement initiatives; provide guidance to facility staff; review and revise clinical guidelines; ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; train facility staff; and supervise clinical staff.
• Act as the attending physician for residents at each facility.
• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to manage day-to-day resident care at each facility, typically with a full-time PA or NP assigned based on patient acuity and volume.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centered, comprehensive primary care services by rounding on patients residing in SNFs.
• Diagnose and treat patients with acute illnesses, such as bacterial and viral infections, as well as chronic diseases like hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes.
• Complete provider documentation in Theoria's proprietary electronic health record (EHR) system, ChartEasy.
• Utilize commonly used facility EHR systems such as PointClickCare, MatrixCare, and American HealthTech.
• Participate in Theoria's Chronic Care Management, Transitional Care, remote patient monitoring, and other medical quality initiatives and programs.
• Supervise collaborating nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
• Utilize electronic/online medical tools such as EHR systems and state/county medical systems for administrative functions.

Shift Structure

• Flexible shifts depending on the physician's schedule.
• Medical directors typically work a minimum of 2-3 days/week at each facility they oversee.
• Rounding times are flexible with no set start and end time; preferably starting between 7-10 a.m. and finishing when the caseload is seen.
• No nights or on-call responsibilities; call is covered by Theoria's virtual care team.
• This is an in-person position.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including a Medical Director stipend.
• Employer-paid life insurance policy.