<p>A leading national physician services organization is recruiting a full-time Post-Acute Care Physician for a skilled nursing facility (SNF) practice in San Antonio, Texas — the seventh-largest city in the United States. This employed W-2 role offers a defined panel of 75–125 residents, a structured four-to-five-day workweek, and a clear leadership pathway that extends from Facility Medical Director through Regional Medical Director to CMO. Physicians who want clinical depth in complex chronic disease and post-acute recovery, without the unpredictability of a hospital-based schedule, will find this model compelling.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus productivity bonus and quality incentive payments 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 — no back-office burden on the clinician</li> <li>Clinician wellness program and responsive regional management structure</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Attending physician services for a defined SNF resident panel of 75–125 patients</li> <li>Full-time schedule of 4–5 clinical days per week; on-call coverage is required</li> <li>Admission history and physicals completed within 48–72 hours; monthly recertifications and significant-change-of-condition visits performed on an ongoing basis</li> <li>Clinical scope includes chronic disease management (CHF, COPD, diabetes), post-acute recovery, wound care, dementia care, complex polypharmacy management, and end-of-life/palliative care</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary team model: NPs/PAs, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, 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, aligned with CMS Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) standards</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics required</li> <li>Completed residency in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics; Geriatrics fellowship training a plus</li> <li>Clinical comfort managing CHF, COPD, diabetes, dementia, palliative needs, and complex polypharmacy in a post-acute or long-term care setting</li> <li>Prior experience in long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation, or skilled nursing strongly preferred</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain; active DEA registration where applicable</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States and one of the most affordable major metros in Texas — with no state income tax and a cost of living meaningfully lower than Austin or Dallas. The city anchors a fast-growing healthcare and military economy anchored by Joint Base San Antonio, and its cultural identity is defined by the historic River Walk, the Alamo, and a vibrant Tex-Mex food and arts scene. Physicians relocating here gain access to a large, diverse patient community, strong school systems, and the outdoor and cultural amenities of a true major American city without the premium price tag.</p>