<p>A leading national physician services organization is recruiting a full-time Post-Acute Care Physician for a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting in Jackson, Michigan. The role centers on attending physician services for a resident panel of 75–125 patients across the full spectrum of post-acute and long-term care — chronic disease management, sub-acute rehab, dementia, wound care, and end-of-life. Jackson sits in south-central Michigan between Ann Arbor and Lansing, offering a low cost of living and strong quality of life. A clear leadership pathway to Facility Medical Director, Regional Medical Director, or CMO makes this an especially strong fit for physicians with long-term career ambitions in post-acute medicine.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus productivity bonus and quality incentives</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance provided</li> <li>W-2 employed position with full administrative, billing, credentialing, and scheduling support</li> <li>Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage</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>Defined leadership pathway: Facility Medical Director → Regional Medical Director → CMO</li> <li>Clinician wellness program and responsive regional management structure</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Attending physician services for a SNF resident panel of 75–125 patients</li> <li>Full-time schedule, 4–5 days per week; on-call responsibilities included</li> <li>Admission H&Ps completed within 48–72 hours; monthly recertifications and significant-change-of-condition visits</li> <li>Clinical scope includes chronic disease management (CHF, COPD, diabetes), post-acute recovery, wound care, dementia care, complex 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 in compliance with CMS PDPM standards</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics</li> <li>Clinical comfort managing CHF, COPD, diabetes, dementia, palliative 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 is located in south-central Michigan, positioned squarely between Ann Arbor and Lansing — giving residents easy access to two major university cities while enjoying a notably lower cost of living. The city features a revitalized historic downtown and holds the distinction of being the birthplace of the Republican Party. Outdoor recreation is abundant year-round, with the Irish Hills lake region just to the southeast offering boating, fishing, and hiking within a short drive.</p>