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 Dallas, TX. This is a W-2 employed role with a well-resourced infrastructure — dedicated billing, credentialing, scheduling, and administrative support — so clinical focus stays on patient care rather than operational overhead. The position carries a defined panel size, a structured schedule, and a clear leadership pathway for physicians who want to grow into facility or regional medical director roles. Dallas offers no state income tax, a thriving economy, and one of the most connected major airports in the country.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus productivity bonus and quality incentives
- Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance provided
- W-2 employed position with America's largest physician services organization
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Annual CME allowance plus paid CME days
- 4 weeks PTO plus paid holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Defined leadership pathway: Facility Medical Director → Regional Medical Director → CMO
- Dedicated administrative, billing, credentialing, and scheduling support
- Clinician wellness program with responsive regional management
Practice Highlights
- Attending physician services for a SNF resident panel of typically 75–125 patients
- Full-time schedule of 4–5 days per week; on-call coverage required
- Clinical responsibilities include admission H&Ps within 48–72 hours, monthly recertifications, and significant-change-of-condition visits
- Broad chronic disease management: CHF, COPD, diabetes, dementia, wound care, polypharmacy, and end-of-life/palliative care
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team model — NPs/PAs, nursing, PT/OT/SLP, social work, and consultant pharmacy
- Active participation in interdisciplinary care planning meetings, family conferences, and Medicare Part A clinical reviews
- Documentation in PointClickCare or facility EMR, aligned with CMS Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) standards
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics required
- Completed residency in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics; fellowship in Geriatrics a plus
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain; active DEA registration where applicable
- Clinical comfort managing CHF, COPD, diabetes, dementia, palliative needs, and complex polypharmacy
- Prior experience or strong interest in long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation, or skilled nursing settings strongly preferred
About the Community
Dallas anchors the DFW metroplex — one of the fastest-growing major metros in the United States, with no state income tax, a dense concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, and a robust healthcare, finance, and technology economy. The city supports professional sports across all major leagues, a world-class arts and dining scene, and direct international access through Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, one of the busiest hubs in the country. Physicians relocating to the area benefit from a wide range of suburban communities offering strong school systems, affordable housing relative to comparable metros, and year-round outdoor recreation.