<p>A full-time Post-Acute Care physician is needed to join a well-resourced national physician services organization serving skilled nursing facility (SNF) patients in the Newark, NJ area. This employed W-2 role carries a defined panel of 75–125 SNF residents across two facilities, offering a structured, predictable practice environment with strong administrative infrastructure and a clear leadership advancement track. Newark's position in the Northeast Corridor — minutes from Manhattan and served by Newark Liberty International Airport — makes this an exceptionally well-connected base for a clinician who values urban access alongside a stable, relationship-driven practice.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Employed W-2 position with productivity bonus and quality incentives layered on top of base salary</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 practice management burden on the clinician</li> <li>Structured leadership pathway: Facility Medical Director → Regional Medical Director → CMO</li> <li>Clinician wellness program and responsive regional management team</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Attending physician services for a SNF resident panel of approximately 75–125 patients across two facilities</li> <li>Full-time schedule, five days per week: three days at one facility and two to three days at a second facility</li> <li>On-call responsibility is included in the role</li> <li>Clinical scope includes admission H&Ps (within 48–72 hours), monthly recertifications, and significant-change-of-condition visits</li> <li>Chronic disease management across CHF, COPD, diabetes, dementia, polypharmacy, wound care, and end-of-life/palliative care</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary team: NPs/PAs, nursing, PT/OT/SLP therapy, social work, and consultant pharmacy</li> <li>Active participation in interdisciplinary care planning meetings, family conferences, and Medicare Part A clinical reviews</li> <li>Documentation in PointClickCare or facility EMR, aligned with CMS Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) standards</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility required in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics</li> <li>Completed residency in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics; fellowship in Geriatrics is a plus</li> <li>Active New Jersey medical license or eligibility to obtain; active DEA registration where applicable</li> <li>Clinical comfort managing CHF, COPD, diabetes, dementia, palliative care needs, and complex polypharmacy in a post-acute population</li> <li>Prior experience or genuine interest in long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation, or skilled nursing strongly preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Newark anchors northern New Jersey at the heart of the Northeast Corridor, with direct Manhattan access via PATH train and NJ Transit and immediate proximity to Newark Liberty International Airport — making it one of the most logistically connected cities in the region. Cultural anchors include the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the Prudential Center (home of the NHL's New Jersey Devils), and Rutgers-Newark. Weekend escapes are equally accessible: the Jersey Shore, the Hudson Valley, and the Catskills are all within comfortable driving distance, offering a lifestyle that balances urban energy with genuine outdoor and coastal recreation.</p>