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HealthDrive Corporation

Medical Director/Collaborating Physician

HealthDrive Corporation, Whitefish, Montana, United States, 59937

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Medical Director/Collaborating Physician

– HealthDrive Corporation

Overview HealthDrive is looking for a part‑time (1–2 days per week) Medical Director/Collaborating Physician to handle new admissions and collaborate with Nurse Practitioners caring for skilled nursing residents in both the sub‑acute rehab and long‑term care units. The Medical Director/Collaborating Physician will promote good health practices and work collaboratively as a member of the medical staff. This is an on‑site position (NOT remote).

HealthDrive Can Offer You

Flexible schedules

No nights, weekends, or on‑calls

Fully covered Malpractice Insurance

Competitive compensation

Administrative and billing/coding support services

Responsibilities

Serve as the Medical Director or 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, 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

Board‑certified or board‑eligible.

Valid medical license in the state of practice.

Valid DEA/Controlled Substance License in the state of practice.

Completed a valid U.S. residency program.

Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.

Valid driver’s license.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with on‑site staff.

Effective communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare population.

Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Ability to use email, the internet, and learn other healthcare‑related software.

Physical Requirements

Frequent mobility within the facility; 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 or equipment located below the knee or above the shoulder.

Communicate effectively in English with patients, nurse practitioners, and facility staff.

Lift at least 25 pounds.

Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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