<p>A well-established post-acute care program in Cortland, New York is recruiting a full-time Medical Director Physician to lead clinical operations across skilled nursing facility (SNF) and long-term care settings. This hybrid clinical-administrative role offers a flexible rounding schedule, strong base earnings with uncapped productivity upside, and meaningful leadership scope — an ideal fit for an internist or family medicine physician ready to step into or expand a post-acute medical director career in a supportive, team-oriented environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Estimated total earnings of $232,000–$264,000 with uncapped productivity compensation above that range</li> <li>Monthly medical director stipends in addition to clinical earnings</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage provided</li> <li>CME allowance and professional development resources</li> <li>Flexible rounding schedule — typical cadence of 4–5 days per week</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Clinical practice spans skilled nursing facility (SNF) and long-term care settings within an established post-acute care program</li> <li>Medical director responsibilities include clinical oversight, quality initiative leadership, and program-level decision-making</li> <li>Active focus on reducing hospital readmissions and driving measurable improvements in patient outcomes</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary care teams — nursing, therapy, social work, and ancillary staff — provide structured daily support</li> <li>Strong clinical autonomy within a well-organized administrative framework</li> <li>Rounding-based schedule with no overnight call burden typical of post-acute medical director roles</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility required (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine typical for post-acute medical director roles)</li> <li>Active New York State medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with SNF and long-term care patient populations, including complex chronic disease management and transitions of care</li> <li>Prior or concurrent medical director experience welcomed; candidates seeking their first formal leadership role are also considered</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Cortland sits in the heart of Upstate New York, a region defined by scenic lakes, rolling hills, state parks, and year-round outdoor recreation — from skiing and hiking to fishing and cycling. The area offers a notably lower cost of living compared to downstate New York and major Northeast metros, with strong local schools and a genuine sense of community. Larger cities including Syracuse and Ithaca are within easy driving distance, providing access to major airports, cultural amenities, and university resources.</p>