<p>A nationally backed physician services organization is recruiting a Post-Acute Care Medical Director for a skilled nursing facility (SNF) in Laurinburg, NC. 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. The position sits within a large, well-resourced organization that offers a clearly defined leadership ladder — from Facility Medical Director through Regional Medical Director to CMO — making it an exceptional platform for a clinician ready to grow beyond the bedside.</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>Full-time W-2 employment with one of the nation's largest physician services organizations</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 physician</li> <li>Clinician wellness program and responsive regional management structure</li> <li>Defined leadership pathway: Facility Medical Director → Regional Medical Director → CMO</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Serve as SNF Medical Director in full compliance with CMS F-Tag 841 requirements, with organizational infrastructure to support that role</li> <li>Provide physician oversight across the facility: clinical leadership, policy review, and assurance of attending coverage continuity</li> <li>Chair the Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee</li> <li>Lead infection prevention, antibiotic stewardship, and CMS / state survey readiness initiatives</li> <li>Recruit, mentor, and supervise attending physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) at the facility</li> <li>Maintain an active clinical attending caseload alongside medical director duties — this is a hybrid clinical-leadership role, not purely administrative</li> <li>Monday–Friday schedule; on-call coverage is required</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification (ABIM, ABFM, or ABIM Geriatric Medicine) in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics required</li> <li>Prior SNF or long-term care clinical experience required</li> <li>CMD (Certified Medical Director, AMDA) credential preferred; candidates willing to obtain within 24 months of hire are considered</li> <li>Demonstrated clinical leadership experience, including committee participation and regulatory familiarity (CMS, state survey 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 is a close-knit community in southern North Carolina, situated near the South Carolina border and home to St. Andrews University. The area offers a genuinely low cost of living and a relaxed pace of life, while placing residents within easy reach of Pinehurst's world-class golf, the Fayetteville metro, and the beaches of the Carolina coast — a combination that suits physicians who want professional impact without the overhead of a major urban market.</p>