Oversight and Attending Physician LTC

Description

The Oversight and Attending Physician, Long Term Care provides clinical oversight and direct physician care for residents of assigned skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. This role works collaboratively with advanced practice providers, facility leadership, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team to support high-quality, timely, and compliant resident care.

Responsibilities

Serve as the attending physician for assigned residents and facilities.

Provide clinical collaboration or supervision for assigned advanced practice providers in accordance with applicable state requirements, written agreements, and organizational policies.

Complete required physician services, including admission evaluations, history and physical examinations, regulatory visits, acute visits, and other medically necessary encounters.

• Round on-site at assigned facilities at least every other week, with weekly rounding preferred.
• Remain available by phone or video for consultation regarding changes in condition, medication management, resident safety concerns, goals of care, and escalation or transfer decisions.
• Review and sign orders, documentation, care plans, and other clinical records as required.

Complete periodic case or chart reviews and provide clinical feedback as required by law, payer standards, collaborative agreements, or organizational policy.

Collaborate with facility leadership and the interdisciplinary care team to reduce avoidable hospitalizations and support appropriate care within the facility.

• Complete documentation accurately and within organizational expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Time Commitment

On-site rounding at least every other week for acute and routine long-term care needs, with approximately two hours anticipated per visit.

• Availability by phone or video for clinical consultation between on-site visits.
• Additional availability for required facility or clinical meetings, as appropriate.
• Work Location: Assigned long-term care facilities, with remote availability for consultation

Requirements

• Required Qualifications:
• MD or DO degree with an active, unrestricted physician license in the applicable state.
• Current board certification in geriatrics, family medicine, or internal medicine.
• Current DEA registration and applicable state-controlled-substance authority.
• Knowledge of CMS requirements and long-term care regulations.
• Ability to meet applicable collaborative or supervisory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in geriatrics, post-acute care, skilled nursing, or long-term care.
• Experience supporting nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
• Familiarity with medically complex residents and transitions of care.
• Previous experience with electronic medical records and remote clinical consultation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to and work within assigned long-term care facilities.
• Ability to remain standing, walking, or seated for periods necessary to complete resident rounds and documentation.
• Ability to perform repetitive keyboard and computer tasks.