A leading national physician services organization is recruiting a full-time Post-Acute Care Physician to serve a skilled nursing facility (SNF) panel in Jackson, Michigan. This employed W-2 role offers a defined, manageable patient census of 75–125 residents, a structured 4–5 day workweek, and a clear leadership pathway from Facility Medical Director through Regional Medical Director to CMO — making it an exceptional fit for an internist, family physician, or geriatrician who wants clinical depth, administrative support, and long-term career growth in post-acute medicine.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus productivity bonus and quality incentives
- Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance provided
- Employed W-2 position with full benefits through one of the nation's largest physician services organizations
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 4 weeks PTO plus paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Annual CME allowance plus paid CME days
- Strong leadership pathway: Facility Medical Director → Regional Medical Director → CMO
- Dedicated administrative, billing, credentialing, and scheduling support — no back-office burden on the clinician
- Clinician wellness program and responsive regional management structure
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 included
- Clinical scope includes admission H&Ps (within 48–72 hours), monthly recertifications, and significant-change-of-condition visits
- Chronic disease management across CHF, COPD, diabetes, dementia, wound care, polypharmacy, and end-of-life/palliative care
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team: NPs/PAs, nursing, PT/OT/SLP therapy, 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
- Comfort managing the full post-acute spectrum: CHF, COPD, diabetes, dementia, palliative needs, and complex polypharmacy
- Prior experience or genuine interest in long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation, or skilled nursing strongly preferred
- Active Michigan medical license or eligibility to obtain; active DEA registration where applicable
About the Community
Jackson sits in south-central Michigan, roughly midway between Ann Arbor and Lansing, offering easy access to two major university cities while maintaining a distinctly affordable, small-city quality of life. The community features a revitalized historic downtown, a rich civic identity as the birthplace of the Republican Party, and immediate proximity to the Irish Hills lake region — a four-season destination for boating, fishing, hiking, and outdoor recreation. Low cost of living and strong regional connectivity make Jackson a compelling choice for physicians seeking professional fulfillment without the overhead of a major metro.