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Theoria Medical
Galesburg, Illinois

Medical Director/Attending Physician - Post-Acute Care & SNF (Part-Time)

Internal MedicineNo callNo nightsPart-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

The physician will serve as the attending provider for patients in assigned skilled nursing facilities, managing daily care and collaborating with NPs/PAs. They will also participate in quality initiatives such as chronic care management and remote patient monitoring.

Requirements

Candidates 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 licensure.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

DiagnosisTreatment planningEHR documentationPatient-centered care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director/Attending Physician - Post-Acute Care & 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 1,347 active Internal Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Theoria Medical ranks #20 of 20 employers hiring Internist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 33 active listings.

In Illinois, the Internal Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$280k (55 salary observations; 130 listings), vs ~$275k nationally (736 salary observations; 3,849 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Internal Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.5 / 10 · top 25% in internal medicineranked against 1,347 Internal Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$86k–$194kInternal Medicine median $294k (middle half $274k–$311k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Illinois vs national$280k median in Illinois$275k nationally (+2%)55 state / 736 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$140k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Internal Medicine listings in Illinois55 active1,345 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusIllinois physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 26% offer loan repayment986 active listings, Nov 2026
Internal Medicine hiring demand#3 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 579 postings, 472 closed
New Internal Medicine listings539 in the last 30 days345 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Internal Medicine pay trend+8.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Theoria Medicalsilver tier, 83/100 · #20 of 20 for payTop Employers work-life index33 active listings
Implied production pay~$538k$53/wRVU × 10,160 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,347 Internal Medicine listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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10
<$295k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

47 jobs · 38 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
55% this job
Sign-on bonus
47% this job
Relocation assistance
40% this job
Loan repayment
26%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 7.5
Better work-life than 80% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,347 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
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About Theoria Medical

Hospitals and Health Care
Novi, Michigan
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $50,000 in longevity bonus opportunities
Annual performance bonus opportunities
Paid Time Off
401k with employer matching
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Employer Paid - Life Insurance Policy
CME and licensure reimbursement

Living in Galesburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$134k≈ 1.6× annual pay
Median resident rent
$801/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.