<p>A national physician services organization is recruiting a Post-Acute Care Medical Director for a skilled nursing facility (SNF) in Prescott, Arizona. This is a full-time, employed W-2 leadership role that combines hands-on attending clinical work with formal medical directorship responsibilities under CMS F-Tag 841 — a dual mandate that suits a physician ready to shape care quality at the facility level. The position sits within a large, well-resourced organization that offers a defined pathway from Facility Medical Director through Regional Medical Director to CMO. Prescott's mountain setting, mild four-season climate, and proximity to Phoenix and Sedona make this one of Arizona's most livable mid-size cities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus productivity bonus and quality incentive compensation 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>Dedicated administrative, billing, credentialing, and scheduling support — no back-office burden on the physician</li> <li>Clinician wellness program with responsive regional management</li> <li>Structured leadership advancement pathway: Facility Medical Director → Regional Medical Director → CMO</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time schedule, 4–5 days per week; on-call responsibilities included</li> <li>Serves as SNF Medical Director in full compliance with CMS F-Tag 841 requirements</li> <li>Maintains an active clinical attending caseload alongside medical directorship duties — a true hybrid role</li> <li>Chairs the Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee</li> <li>Leads infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship programs</li> <li>Oversees CMS and state survey readiness and regulatory compliance</li> <li>Provides physician oversight including clinical leadership, policy review, and attending coverage assurance</li> <li>Recruits, mentors, and supervises attending physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs)</li> <li>Backed by a large national organization with dedicated operational infrastructure supporting the medical director function</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification required in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics</li> <li>Prior SNF or long-term care experience required</li> <li>CMD (Certified Medical Director, AMDA) credential preferred; candidates willing to obtain the CMD within 24 months will be considered</li> <li>Demonstrated clinical leadership experience, including committee participation and regulatory familiarity</li> <li>Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain; active DEA registration where applicable</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Prescott sits at 5,400 feet in central Arizona's mountain country, delivering four genuine seasons — including snowfall — that set it apart from the desert floor. The historic Whiskey Row downtown anchors a walkable, small-city core, while the surrounding Prescott National Forest provides year-round hiking, mountain biking, and outdoor recreation. Phoenix is 90 minutes south and Sedona is 90 minutes southeast, giving residents easy access to a major metro and one of the Southwest's premier destinations without sacrificing the pace and affordability of a mountain community.</p>