Medical Director / Attending Physician – Skilled Nursing Facilities

Job description

Medical Director / Attending Physician - Skilled Nursing Facilities

Location: Cortland, NY

Coverage Area: Multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities Throughout Central New York

Compensation: $250,000 - $325,000+ per year

Position Overview

MedStaff Group is recruiting an experienced Medical Director / Attending Physician on behalf of a growing healthcare organization providing care throughout multiple skilled nursing facilities in the Cortland and surrounding Central New York region.

This position combines clinical leadership with hands-on patient care and offers the opportunity to oversee medical services across several facilities while working closely with administrators, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary care teams.

We are seeking a physician who is highly clinical, collaborative, and experienced in caring for geriatric and post-acute populations. Candidates with strong Internal Medicine backgrounds and experience in the skilled nursing environment are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Serve as Medical Director and Attending Physician across multiple skilled nursing facilities

Provide primary, post-acute, and long-term care services to residents

Perform admissions, follow-up visits, annual assessments, and chronic disease management

Collaborate with nursing leadership, administrators, specialists, and facility staff

Support quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance efforts

Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions

Assist with reducing hospital readmissions and improving patient outcomes

Ensure timely and accurate documentation within facility EMR systems

Provide clinical leadership and guidance to facility teams

Qualifications

MD or DO licensed in New York

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine

Strong Internal Medicine experience required

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Long-Term Care, or Geriatric Medicine experience preferred

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Ability to work effectively across multiple facilities

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary: $250,000 - $325,000+ annually

Additional compensation opportunities based on coverage and productivity

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Travel Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Tuition Reimbursement

Strong administrative and clinical support

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician seeking a leadership role while maintaining an active clinical practice and making a meaningful impact on the care of geriatric patients throughout the Central New York region.

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