<p>A leading national physician services organization is recruiting a Post-Acute Care Facility Medical Director for skilled nursing facility (SNF) sites serving the Laurinburg and Whiteville, NC region. This is a full-time, employed W-2 role that blends direct clinical rounding with meaningful facility leadership — including QAPI oversight, regulatory compliance, and APP supervision. The position offers a structured four-day workweek, a clear pathway to Regional Medical Director and CMO roles, and the operational infrastructure of the country's largest physician services organization behind you.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus productivity bonus and quality incentives</li> <li>Employed W-2 position with full benefits through a nationally scaled physician services organization</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance provided</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>Dedicated administrative, billing, credentialing, and scheduling support — no back-office burden on the clinician</li> <li>Clinician wellness program with responsive regional management</li> <li>Defined leadership advancement pathway: Facility Medical Director → Regional Medical Director → CMO</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time schedule: four days per week, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to select one day off Tuesday through Thursday</li> <li>On-call responsibility included as part of the medical director role</li> <li>Round on a focused attending panel of approximately 30–50 patients alongside facility leadership duties</li> <li>Serve as the designated Facility Medical Director per CMS F-Tag 841 for one or more SNF sites</li> <li>Lead facility-level QAPI, infection prevention, antibiotic stewardship, and survey readiness programs</li> <li>Provide physician coverage assurance, on-call backup coordination, and clinical escalation pathway management</li> <li>Mentor and supervise on-site APPs and rotating attending physicians</li> <li>Partner directly with the Director of Nursing and Facility Administrator on day-to-day clinical operations</li> <li>Engage with MDS, PDPM reimbursement methodology, and regulatory compliance frameworks as a core part of the role</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics required</li> <li>Prior SNF or post-acute care experience strongly preferred</li> <li>Certified Medical Director (CMD) credential preferred; willingness to obtain is acceptable</li> <li>Working knowledge of regulatory compliance, MDS documentation, PDPM, and survey response processes</li> <li>Active North Carolina medical license or eligibility to obtain; active DEA registration where applicable</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Laurinburg and Whiteville are close-knit communities in southeastern North Carolina, offering a relaxed pace of life with a low cost of living and genuine small-town character. The region is anchored by St. Andrews University and Southeastern Community College, and sits within easy driving distance of Wilmington's Atlantic beaches, the world-class golf of Pinehurst, and the amenities of Fayetteville — making it a practical and appealing base for clinicians who want proximity to major destinations without urban density.</p>