Company Overview
ALTEA Healthcare is a leading healthcare organization committed to revolutionizing the delivery of outpatient/post-acute care. With a patient-centric approach, ALTEA Healthcare strives to enhance patient outcomes and improve the overall healthcare experience. ALTEAs expertise lies in connecting the various silos within outpatient healthcare, fostering collaboration, and integrating data for better coordination and streamlined workflows. ALTEA Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of services, including provider services, medical directorship, and advanced technology solutions tailored specifically for outpatient facilities and clinics. By combining skilled professionals, innovative technology, and a commitment to quality care!
About the job
The Physician/Medical Director is responsible for clinical direction and oversight of Healthcare Providers in various post-acute facilities, providing in-patient holistic medical services utilizing innovative technologies to improve patient access impacting quality outcomes.
**Please note this role will cover multiple facilities in the Southern Illinois market, close to the Missouri border. Must be licensed in Illinois for this role and have active DEA or willing to obtain for Illinois**
**$20k Sign On Bonus**
These medical services include:
- Planning, directing, and evaluating resident/patient care
- Examination and treatment of chronic and acute episodic illnesses; and treatment of minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries/illnesses.
- Performs elected laboratory testing, writes prescriptions, and diagnoses and treats medical conditions within the scope of their license expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Works with the Medical Team to provide patients with primary medical care services within the standards of practice and care for facility patients/residents.
- Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of residents/patients.
- Exercises professional judgement and provides consultation to Providers concerning appropriate treatment of residents/patients.
- Collaborates with Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and facility staff to identify resident/patient needs and helps develop plans to meet these needs.
- Follows residents/patients in a post-acute skilled nursing facility, inpatient rehabilitation, assisted living, and other post-acute care facilities, as needed for continuity of care.
- Assists Providers with emergency treatments and more complex procedures.
- Adheres to facility policies, procedures, and objectives; ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety; and environmental and infection control standards.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a primary care physician role.
- M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited United States medical school.
- Successful completion of a residency program at an accredited healthcare institution.
- Board certification in primary care or related field from said residency.(Preferred)
- Current State License
- Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration for prescription writing
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Medical License (Required)
How to Apply:
APPLY