<p>A nationally backed physician services organization is recruiting a Post-Acute Care Medical Director for a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting in Prescott, Arizona. This is a full-time, employed W-2 leadership role that combines hands-on clinical attending responsibilities with formal medical directorship under CMS F-Tag 841 — a dual mandate that suits a physician who wants both administrative influence and continued patient care. The position offers a structured leadership pathway from Facility Medical Director through Regional Medical Director to CMO, backed by dedicated administrative, billing, credentialing, and scheduling support. Prescott's mountain setting, four-season climate, and proximity to Phoenix and Sedona make this one of Arizona's most livable mid-size cities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus productivity bonus and quality incentives on top of base</li> <li>Employed W-2 position with the nation's largest physician services organization</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance provided</li> <li>Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Annual CME allowance plus paid CME days</li> <li>4 weeks PTO plus paid holidays</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) with employer match</li> <li>Formal leadership advancement pathway: Facility Medical Director → Regional Medical Director → CMO</li> <li>Dedicated administrative, billing, credentialing, and scheduling support teams</li> <li>Clinician wellness program and responsive regional management structure</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time schedule of 4–5 clinical and administrative days per week</li> <li>On-call responsibilities included as part of the role</li> <li>Serve as SNF Medical Director in full compliance with CMS F-Tag 841 requirements — clinical leadership, policy review, and attending coverage assurance</li> <li>Chair the Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee</li> <li>Oversee infection prevention protocols, antibiotic stewardship program, and CMS and state survey readiness</li> <li>Recruit, mentor, and supervise attending physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) at the facility</li> <li>Maintain an active clinical attending caseload alongside medical directorship duties — this is not a purely administrative role</li> <li>Skilled nursing facility (SNF) / post-acute care setting serving the Prescott, AZ region</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification required in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics</li> <li>Prior SNF or long-term care clinical experience required</li> <li>CMD (Certified Medical Director, AMDA) credential preferred; candidates willing to obtain within 24 months of hire will be considered</li> <li>Demonstrated clinical leadership experience, including committee participation and regulatory familiarity (CMS, state survey processes)</li> <li>Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain; active DEA registration where applicable</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Prescott sits at 5,400 feet in central Arizona's mountain country, delivering four genuine seasons — including snowfall — that set it apart from the desert floor. The historic Whiskey Row downtown anchors a walkable, culturally active small city, while the surrounding Prescott National Forest provides year-round hiking, mountain biking, and outdoor recreation. Phoenix is 90 minutes south and Sedona is 90 minutes southeast, giving residents easy access to a major metro and one of the Southwest's most celebrated landscapes without sacrificing the pace and affordability of a smaller community.</p>