<p>A full-time Medical Director opportunity in Cortland, NY places a physician at the intersection of clinical practice and administrative leadership within an established post-acute care program serving skilled nursing facility (SNF) and long-term care settings across Upstate New York. The role carries meaningful autonomy — directing quality initiatives, overseeing clinical operations, and rounding across a collaborative interdisciplinary environment — while a flexible four-to-five day weekly schedule and uncapped productivity model make this one of the stronger earning opportunities in the post-acute space regionally. Physicians who want to shape care delivery at a systems level without sacrificing direct patient contact will find this structure well-suited to that goal.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Estimated base earnings of $232,000–$264,000 annually, plus uncapped productivity compensation</li> <li>Monthly medical director stipends in addition to clinical earnings</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>CME allowance and professional development resources</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision details available upon inquiry)</li> <li>Flexible rounding schedule structured around a four-to-five day workweek</li> <li>Leadership and administrative experience that builds a durable career asset in post-acute medicine</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Clinical scope spans skilled nursing facility (SNF) and long-term care settings within the post-acute continuum</li> <li>Medical Director responsibilities include clinical oversight, quality initiative development, and program leadership</li> <li>Active focus on reducing hospital readmissions and measurably improving patient outcomes — a defined programmatic priority</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary care teams provide structured support while preserving strong physician autonomy</li> <li>Flexible rounding model — typically four to five days per week — allows for sustainable work-life integration</li> <li>Established program with existing infrastructure, administrative support, and operational systems in place</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility required (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics 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 the full clinical scope of SNF and long-term care patient populations</li> <li>Interest in or prior experience with medical director or administrative leadership responsibilities, including quality improvement and interdisciplinary team oversight</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Cortland sits in the heart of Upstate New York — a region defined by four-season outdoor recreation, scenic lakes, state parks, and a cost of living well below the national average. The area offers a genuine small-city quality of life with strong community roots, easy access to the Finger Lakes wine country and the Adirondacks, and reasonable driving distance to Syracuse for additional urban amenities, major-airport access, and cultural offerings. Physicians relocating from higher-cost markets consistently find the combination of affordability and natural surroundings a compelling trade.</p>