Medical Director/Attending Physician: Post-Acute & SNF (Part-Time)
Listed compensation
$86k-$194k
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Job Description
We are currently seeking a part-time Medical Director and Attending Physician to serve local skilled nursing facilities within a close-knit, mission-driven care community.
At Theoria Medical, relationships and continuity define great care. You'll build lasting trust with residents over time — not just treating patients, but getting to know them, the way primary care was meant to work.
We pair that consistency with real flexibility: autonomy over your schedule, intuitive technology, and a collaborative clinical team behind you — so you can spend your time on what matters most, the patient in front of you.
Build a career with impact, on a schedule that works for you.
About Theoria Medical
Theoria Medical is leading the charge in healthcare innovation, bringing multispecialty physician services and forward-thinking technology to skilled nursing facilities across the country.
Provider Incentive Plans & Competitive Compensation
We're proud to offer a highly competitive Total Rewards Package designed to reward both the immediate and long-term contributions of our providers.
In addition to exceptional compensation, providers have access to meaningful annual and longevity bonus opportunities that can significantly enhance total earning potential.
Combined with comprehensive benefits, professional development support, and resources that make practicing easier, our Total Rewards Package reflects our commitment to recognizing clinical excellence, rewarding long-term dedication, and investing in provider success.
Exceptional compensation, with the opportunity to exceed industry benchmarks
The estimated compensation range for this position is $86,000 to $194,000 per year, based on expected earnings under our uncapped productivity-based compensation model
Up to $50,000 in longevity bonus opportunities, rewarding providers for building their careers with us and recognizing the value of long-term commitment
Annual performance bonus opportunities providing additional earning potential based on clinical excellence, exceptional patient care, and meaningful contributions to practice success
- Paid Time Off
- 401k with employer matching and participation
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for eligible candidates
- Short and long-term disability insurance for eligible candidates
- Employer Paid - Life Insurance Policy
- CME and licensure reimbursement iPad with LTE for charting and lab coat
Unmatched Work Schedule Flexibility
- Physicians cover each facility 1–2 days per week
- No fixed start or end times
- Freedom from on-call and overnight requirements
- Technology that Makes Work Easier
- Document efficiently using an EHR designed to streamline workflows
- Voice dictation [and AI Scribe] for fast and accurate documentation
- Access to UpToDate® for instant clinical guidance
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the attending physician for patients in each assigned SNF.
- Collaborate with NPs/PAs to manage daily patient care and oversee clinical supervision.
Provide high-quality, patient-centered primary care, including diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions.
Participate in Theoria’s Chronic Care Management, Transitional Care, Remote Patient Monitoring, and other quality initiatives.
Your Qualifications
Physicians (MD/DO) must hold an active U.S. medical license and be board-certified in an appropriate specialty. New graduates who are board-eligible and actively pursuing licensing are encouraged to apply. Qualified specialties include, but are not limited to, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, General Practice, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Geriatric Medicine.
Theoria Medical rewards performance and invests in you long-term.
In addition to highly competitive, productivity-based compensation, we offer annual bonus opportunities and longevity incentives designed to grow with your career.
Connect with a recruiter today to explore the full compensation package, including relocation support, and how you can maximize your earnings from day one.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Theoria Medical conducts criminal background checks and pre-employment drug testing on all candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the attending physician for patients in assigned skilled nursing facilities while collaborating with NPs and PAs to manage daily care. Participate in quality initiatives including chronic care management, transitional care, and remote patient monitoring.
Requirements
Must hold an active U.S. medical license and be board-certified or board-eligible in a relevant specialty such as Internal, Family, or Geriatric Medicine. New graduates are encouraged to apply provided they are actively pursuing licensing.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director/Attending Physician: Post-Acute & SNF (Part-Time) at Theoria Medical a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Internal Medicine — ranked against 1,292 active Internal Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
Theoria Medical holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 84/100, 33 active listings.
In Illinois, the Internal Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$274k (42 salary observations; 98 listings), vs ~$274k nationally (602 salary observations; 3,428 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.5 / 10 · top 25% in internal medicine | ranked against 1,292 Internal Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $86k–$194k | Internal Medicine median $293k (middle half $264k–$328k)329 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $274k median in Illinois | $274k nationally (about the same)42 state / 602 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$140k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Internal Medicine listings in Illinois | 50 active | 1,299 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 54% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Illinois Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 25% offer loan repayment998 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Theoria Medical | silver tier, 84/100 | Top Employers work-life index33 active listings |
| Implied production pay | ~$538k | $53/wRVU × 10,160 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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