Medical Director & Skilled Nursing Facility Primary Care Physician (MD/DO)

Medical Director & Skilled Nursing Facility Primary Care Physician (MD/DO)

Location:Arden, NC
Position Type: W2 | Part-Time | Flexible Schedule
Specialties: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Emergency Medicine
Practice Setting: Skilled Nursing Facilities (Post-Acute & Long-Term Care)

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Physician (MD/DO) to join our team in a dual-role position providing on-site primary care services within skilled nursing facilities while serving as Medical Director. This role includes fully funded participation in Certified Medical Director (CMD) training, offering an excellent pathway into clinical leadership.

This opportunity is ideal for physicians seeking a flexible and predictable schedule while continuing their existing practice. Providers benefit from strong clinical support, manageable patient volume, and meaningful leadership development opportunities within post-acute and long-term care medicine.

Why Join Us

• Uncapped RVU-based compensation for clinical services
• Separate fixed Medical Director stipend
• Predictable and manageable patient volume
• Strong NP/PA support for routine and regulatory care
• Billable telehealth encounters performed by physicians or APPs
• Fully funded Certified Medical Director (CMD) training
• No administrative overhead or practice management burden
• Opportunity to maintain your current practice while expanding locally
• Structured workflows designed to support provider efficiency and work-life balance

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide on-site primary care services to residents in skilled nursing facilities
• Assess and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
• Evaluate residents experiencing significant changes in condition
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and facility leadership
• Supervise and support NP/PA clinicians delivering routine and regulatory visits
• Participate in quality improvement and patient care initiatives

After-Hours Coverage

• Participate in a structured and predictable after-hours call schedule
• Manage urgent clinical issues through telehealth coverage
• Telehealth encounters are provider-delivered and billable
• Call volume is well-supported and designed to remain manageable

Medical Director Responsibilities & CMD Training

Physicians in this role will also function as Medical Director for assigned skilled nursing facilities while receiving sponsored Certified Medical Director (CMD) training.

Areas of leadership development include:

• Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)
• Regulatory compliance and survey readiness
• Interdisciplinary team leadership
• Skilled nursing facility operations and best practices

CMD certification is not required to begin. All training expenses are fully funded.

Compensation

Clinical Services

• Uncapped RVU-based compensation
• Supported by stable and predictable visit volume
• Competitive earnings from both on-site and provider-delivered telehealth services

Medical Director Role

• Separate fixed monthly stipend
• Not RVU-based
• Not dependent on facility census
• Consistently paid regardless of visit volume

Additional Support

• No overhead expenses
• EHR platform, telehealth tools, and administrative support provided

Support & Infrastructure

• Dedicated NP/PA clinical support team
• Administrative coordination and scheduling assistance
• Company-provided EHR and telehealth platforms
• Streamlined workflows to minimize provider burden

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in one of the following:
  • Internal Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Geriatrics
  • Emergency Medicine
• Active Kentucky medical license (or ability to obtain)
• Interest in post-acute care, leadership development, and community-based medicine

Benefits & Perks

We offer a flexible and comprehensive benefits package designed to support professional growth, financial wellness, and work-life balance.

Available to All Employees (Part-Time & Full-Time)

• Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
• Hybrid model combining in-person care with virtual charting
• Company-provided equipment, including a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet with accessories
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with company travel policy
• Company-branded merchandise

Professional & Clinical Support

• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage with $1M/$3M limits
• Annual $1,000 allowance for CEUs, licensure, and professional development
• Additional professional growth and leadership support

Full-Time Benefits

(Available to employees working 30+ hours/week following eligibility period)

Health & Retirement

• 401(k) retirement plan through Nationwide
• Medical and prescription coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental and vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare

Voluntary Benefits (through Aflac)

• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity coverage
• Critical illness coverage
• Voluntary life insurance options

Paid Time Off & Holidays

• PTO starting at 15 days annually
• Six paid holidays:
  • New Year’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

Equal Employment Opportunity

Telos Health Systems is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.