Physician (MD / DO)

Attending Physician - Skilled Nursing Facility (Thomaston, CT)
$180,000-$300,000+ per year . Thomaston, CT• Full-time • Physician-owned group • RVU eligible
Medical Director Services PC (MDS PC) is hiring an Attending Physician (MD/DO) to care for residents at a skilled nursing facility in Thomaston, CT. Founded in 2016, MDS PC is a physician-led group built specifically for the SNF setting - we focus on treating patients in place, reducing avoidable hospitalizations, and keeping providers closely connected to the surrounding hospital network for continuity of care.
What we offer:

• Competitive salary & benefits, commensurate with experience
• Malpractice coverage
• A group that specializes exclusively in SNF medicine, with support navigating survey prep and regulatory requirements
• A culture that prioritizes quality of care and thorough documentation over volume
• Tremendous opportunity for growth in a rapidly expanding healthcare organization

How our teams work: Our APPs generally handle day-to-day routine and acute care on the units, which allows our physicians to expand their census, increase your RVU-generating opportunities, and take on additional responsibilities over time - including the potential for Medical Directorships.
What you'll do:

• Perform admissions, monthly, acute & routine visits for SNF residents, on a regulatory and as-needed basis.
• Collaborate with APPs on your units
• Manage medication decisions - including narcotics and psychiatric medications - with an emphasis on reducing unnecessary polypharmacy
• Lead care planning, discharge planning, and ongoing staff education
• Support the facility through regulatory and survey site visits
• Coordinate with local hospitals to ensure continuity of care for residents

What you'll need:

• Active NYS medical license (MD or DO)
• Current DEA registration in good standing
• Up to date on CME requirements
• Experience in SNF, long-term care, or managed care settings preferred
• Comfort working with a culturally and linguistically diverse resident population

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