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Overview HealthDrive is looking for a (3-4 day per week) Medical Director to handle new admissions, take on a patient panel, and collaborate with Nurse Practitioners that are attending to skilled nursing residents in both the 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). 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 * The physician will serve as a Medical Director for skilled nursing facilities/rehabs and will participate in administrative and quality initiatives for assigned facilities * The physician collaborates with Nurse Practitioners to manage the daily care for each resident at each facility. Each facility will have a full-time NP assigned to the facility depending on the acuity and volume of the patient population * The physician will provide high quality, patient-centered, comprehensive primary care services by rounding on patients residing in SNFs/Rehabs Qualifications * Candidate must hold a valid medical license in the state of practice * Candidate must hold a valid DEA/Controlled Substance License in the state of practice * Candidate must have completed a valid U.S. residency program * Candidate must have completed a medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution * Candidate must have a Maryland Medical Director Certificate * 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 * Ability to use email, the internet, and to learn other healthcare related software Physical Requirements * Must be able to move inside a facility frequently and walk briskly in order 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 * Some ability to position oneself to obtain records, tools, medical equipment and other items that may be in locations that are below the knee or above the shoulder * Effectively communicate 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 a reasonable accommodation. Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. #PCATHD