<p>A nationally backed physician services organization is recruiting a full-time Post-Acute Care Facility Medical Director for a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting in Hilton Head, South Carolina. This is a dual-role position combining a focused attending panel with formal CMS-compliant medical directorship responsibilities — an ideal fit for an internist, family physician, or geriatrician who wants clinical depth alongside meaningful operational leadership. The Hilton Head market offers a high-quality lifestyle, a stable post-acute patient population, and a clear trajectory toward regional and executive leadership within one of the country's largest physician services organizations.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, supplemented by productivity bonus and quality incentive pay</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance provided</li> <li>Full-time W-2 employment with comprehensive administrative, billing, credentialing, and scheduling support</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Annual CME allowance plus dedicated 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>Structured leadership pathway: Facility Medical Director → Regional Medical Director → CMO</li> <li>Clinician wellness program and responsive regional management infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Designated Facility Medical Director role structured in compliance with CMS F-Tag 841 requirements for one or more SNF sites</li> <li>Attending panel of approximately 30–50 patients, providing focused daily rounding alongside directorship duties</li> <li>Clinical leadership responsibilities include physician coverage assurance, on-call backup coordination, and escalation pathway management</li> <li>Leads facility-level QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement), infection prevention, and antibiotic stewardship programs</li> <li>Drives survey readiness and regulatory compliance, including MDS and PDPM familiarity</li> <li>Direct partnership with the Director of Nursing and Facility Administrator on day-to-day clinical operations</li> <li>Mentorship and supervision of on-site APPs and rotating attending physicians</li> <li>Full-time schedule with organizational support infrastructure reducing administrative burden on the clinician</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; candidates willing to obtain CMD are encouraged to apply</li> <li>Working knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks including MDS, PDPM, and CMS survey response processes</li> <li>Active South Carolina medical license or eligibility to obtain; active DEA registration where applicable</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Hilton Head Island sits on South Carolina's Atlantic Lowcountry coast and is recognized as one of the Southeast's premier resort and residential destinations, offering 12 miles of beach, championship golf, a mild year-round climate, and an upscale quality of life. The island's location places it within easy driving distance of both Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina, providing access to major airports, cultural amenities, and urban conveniences while maintaining a relaxed coastal pace. For physicians seeking a lifestyle-forward practice environment with strong community infrastructure, Hilton Head is a compelling destination.</p>