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Job description
At TELOS Health Systems, care is a calling. We support clinicians with people-first leadership, strong local teams, and the operational backing needed to deliver meaningful care across every community we serve. Our culture is built around stewardship, compassion, and long-term growth so clinicians can focus on the work that matters most.
Flexible scheduling support designed around real clinical workflows
Mission-driven leadership with accessible operational support
Opportunities to grow across multiple states and care environments
Professional stability with a modern, clinician-first care platform
Join TELOS Health Systems as a Medical Director & Skilled Nursing Facility Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) in Memphis, TN. TELOS supports healthcare partners across multiple markets with a strong focus on patient care, clinician support, and staffing excellence.
Medical Director & Skilled Nursing Facility Primary Care Physician (MD/DO)
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Position Type: W2
Specialties: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Emergency Medicine
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facilities (Post-Acute / Long-Term Care)
SIGN-ON / RETENTION BONUS — UP TO $20,000
Memphis, TN — Serve residents in your community with flexibility, leadership and uncapped earning potential up to $350,000/year.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Physician (MD/DO) to serve in a combined role providing on-site skilled nursing facility primary care while functioning as Medical Director, supported through participation in Telos' Certified Medical Director (CMD) training.This is an exciting opportunity to join Telos Health Systems on our growth journey to achieve our mission to "engage expert clinicians and technology-enabled solutions that drive quality outcomes, close care gaps, and advance value-based care."
Why This Opportunity
Uncapped RVU-based earning potential for clinical services
Sign-On / Retention Bonus: Up to $20,000
Fixed Medical Director stipend (separate from RVUs, always applicable)
Predictable, manageable clinical volume
Strong NP/PA support for routine and regulatory visits
Telehealth encounters personally performed by the physician or NP/PA are billable
Certified Medical Director (CMD) training fully funded
No practice overhead or administrative burden
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide on-site primary care services to skilled nursing facility residents
Evaluate residents for significant changes in condition
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and facility leadership
Supervise and support NP/PA clinicians providing routine and regulatory care
After-Hours Coverage
Participate in a defined, structured after-hours call schedule
After-hours clinical issues managed via telehealth by the physician or NP/PA on call
Telehealth encounters are provider-performed and billable
Call volume is predictable, supported, and not overwhelming
Medical Director Role & CMD Training
Function as Medical Director for assigned skilled nursing facilities
Participate in Certified Medical Director (CMD) training
Gain experience in:Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)
Regulatory compliance and survey readiness
Interdisciplinary leadership
CMD certification is not required to start
All CMD training expenses are fully funded
Compensation
Clinical Services (on-site & provider-delivered telehealth):Uncapped RVU-based compensation supported by predictable visit volume
Medical Director Role:Separate fixed monthly stipend
Not RVU-based
Not census-dependent (Note: Missing closing tag intentionally omitted by mistake, corrected below.
Always applicable
No overhead costs — EHR, telehealth platform, and administrative support provided
Support & Infrastructure:Dedicated NP/PA clinical team
Administrative coordination and scheduling support
EHR and telehealth tools provided
Efficient workflows designed to prevent overload
Qualifications
MD or DO
Board certified or board eligible in:Internal Medicine
Family Medicine
Geriatrics
Emergency Medicine
Active DEA
Active Tennessee medical license (or ability to obtain)
Interest in post-acute care, leadership, and community-based medicine
Benefits & Perks
We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support both work-life balance and long-term professional growth.
Available to All Employees (Part-Time & Full-Time)
Flexible work-life balance schedule
Hybrid work model combining in-person care with virtual charting
Company-provided equipment, including a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet with keyboard, case, stylus, and charger
Telos swag
Mileage reimbursement in accordance with the company travel policy, including applicable minimum mileage thresholds
Professional & Clinical Support
Malpractice insurance (occurrence-based) with $1M/$3M coverage limits
$1,000 annual allowance for continuing education (CEUs), DEA registration, and licensure reimbursement
Additional professional development support
Full-Time Employee Benefits
(Available to full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week; benefits become effective following a 30-day eligibility period, on the first of the month thereafter)
Health & Retirement
401(k) retirement plan
Medical and prescription coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dental insurance through UnitedHealthcare
Vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare
Voluntary Benefits (through Aflac)
Life and AD&D insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity coverage
Critical illness coverage
Voluntary life insurance (term or whole life options)
Time Off & Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days during the first and second years, with increases in subsequent years
Six paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Telos Health Systems will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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