<p>A leading national physician services organization is recruiting a full-time Post-Acute Care Physician for a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting in Dolton, IL — a south-suburban community with direct Metra and South Shore commuter rail access to downtown Chicago. This employed W-2 role carries a resident panel of 75–125 patients, a structured four-to-five-day weekly schedule, and a clearly defined leadership pathway that extends from Facility Medical Director through Regional Medical Director to CMO-level roles.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base salary range: $229,000–$270,000 annually, with productivity bonus and quality incentives on top of base</li> <li>Employed W-2 position with full corporate infrastructure support</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance provided</li> <li>Paid professional liability 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 clinician</li> <li>Clinician wellness program with responsive regional management</li> <li>Structured leadership pathway: Facility Medical Director → Regional Medical Director → CMO</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Attending physician services for a SNF resident panel of 75–125 patients</li> <li>Full-time schedule: 4–5 clinical days per week; on-call coverage included</li> <li>Admission H&Ps completed within 48–72 hours; monthly recertifications and significant-change-of-condition visits</li> <li>Clinical scope encompasses chronic disease management (CHF, COPD, diabetes), post-acute recovery, wound care, dementia care, complex polypharmacy, and end-of-life/palliative care</li> <li>Interdisciplinary team model: collaborates daily with 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) per CMS Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) standards</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics required</li> <li>Completed residency in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics; fellowship in Geriatrics a plus</li> <li>Clinical comfort managing CHF, COPD, diabetes, dementia, palliative needs, and complex polypharmacy</li> <li>Prior experience or genuine interest in long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation, or skilled nursing strongly preferred</li> <li>Active Illinois medical license or eligibility to obtain; active DEA registration where applicable</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Dolton is a south-suburban community situated within the broader Chicago metropolitan area, offering direct Metra and South Shore commuter rail access to the city's world-class cultural, culinary, and professional amenities. Chicago's iconic lakefront, top-tier museums, theatre district, and professional sports across all major leagues are readily accessible, while the south suburbs provide a lower cost of living relative to the urban core. Physicians who want proximity to a major academic medicine hub — without living in the center of it — find the south-suburban corridor a practical and appealing base.</p>