<p>A leading national physician services organization is recruiting a full-time Post-Acute Care Physician to manage a skilled nursing facility (SNF) resident panel in Jackson, Michigan. This employed W-2 role offers a structured, relationship-based practice model centered on longitudinal chronic disease management, post-acute recovery, and end-of-life care — with a resident panel of 75–125 patients and a clear pathway into facility and regional medical leadership. Jackson's central location between Ann Arbor and Lansing, combined with a low cost of living and access to the Irish Hills lake region, makes this a compelling long-term placement for the right clinician.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus productivity bonus and quality incentive compensation on top of base</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance provided</li> <li>Employed W-2 position with America's largest physician services organization</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>Strong leadership pathway: Facility Medical Director → Regional Medical Director → CMO</li> <li>Dedicated administrative, billing, credentialing, and scheduling support; clinician wellness program and responsive regional management</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Attending physician services for a SNF resident panel of approximately 75–125 patients</li> <li>Full-time schedule: 4–5 days per week; on-call responsibilities included</li> <li>Clinical scope includes admission H&Ps (within 48–72 hours), monthly recertifications, and significant-change-of-condition visits</li> <li>Core disease management: CHF, COPD, diabetes, dementia, wound care, polypharmacy, and palliative/end-of-life care</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary team: NPs/PAs, nursing, PT/OT/SLP therapy, social work, and consultant pharmacy</li> <li>Active participation in interdisciplinary care planning meetings, family conferences, and Medicare Part A clinical reviews</li> <li>Documentation in PointClickCare or facility EMR, following CMS PDPM standards</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics required</li> <li>Clinical comfort managing CHF, COPD, diabetes, dementia, palliative care needs, and complex polypharmacy</li> <li>Prior experience or genuine interest in long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation, or skilled nursing strongly preferred</li> <li>Active Michigan medical license or eligibility to obtain; active DEA registration where applicable</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Jackson sits in south-central Michigan, positioned squarely between Ann Arbor and Lansing — offering easy access to two major university and state-capital metros while maintaining a distinctly affordable, small-city quality of life. The historic downtown, the Irish Hills lake region just to the southeast, and Jackson's distinction as the birthplace of the Republican Party give the community both recreational depth and cultural character. Physicians seeking a lower cost of living, four-season outdoor recreation, and proximity to major Michigan metros without the urban price tag will find Jackson a strong fit.</p>