Our organization, located in Spartanburg, SC, is in search of a full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician, or a fellowship-trained Geriatrician, to join the Medical Group of the Carolinas - Senior Health team as a Skilled Nursing Facility Physician (SNFist). This role involves delivering clinical care to inpatients at a skilled nursing facility, which includes providing direct medical attention, on-call support, and emergency care for geriatric residents. The SNFist will collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and act as a liaison with families regarding care decisions for residents.
Key Features of the Position:
- Flexible work schedule
- On-call rotation of 1:3 weeks, including weekends (phone consultations only), with Nurse Practitioners as the first point of contact
- Independence in managing high-acuity patients requiring complex medical care
- Facilitate and participate in daily Care Team Meetings at the assigned facility
- Monitor progress on care plans and identify early warning signs for potential readmissions during the critical post-discharge phase
- Engage in discussions about care goals, transition planning, and advanced directives with patients and their families as needed
- Act as the attending physician for patients transitioning to Hospice care, with a focus on symptom management at the end of life
- Supervise Nurse Practitioners delivering care in Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Participate in Quality Improvement, Peer Review, and Care Management Meetings as requested
- Opportunity to teach medical students and primary care residents
- Engagement in research related to innovative care models
Benefits for Employed Physicians:
- Annual CME allowance of $6,000
- 30 days of paid time off each year
- Comprehensive malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance available
- Attractive retirement plans
- Approved for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
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