A post-acute Medical Director opportunity is available in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving a skilled nursing and post-acute patient population in one of the Southwest's most livable mid-size cities. This in-person, employed leadership role combines direct clinical care with facility medical directorship responsibilities — an ideal fit for an internist or family medicine physician ready to step into a defined leadership track within a well-resourced national post-acute platform. The position offers a structured benefits package, robust CME access, and professional liability coverage from day one.
Perks and Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Professional liability (malpractice) insurance provided
- Access to more than 300 CME/CE offerings through a dedicated online learning platform
- In-person, stable employment with a defined Albuquerque-based practice location
Practice Highlights
- Medical Director role within a post-acute / skilled nursing facility setting
- Combines clinical patient care with facility leadership and oversight responsibilities
- In-person practice — full-time, on-site presence at the Albuquerque facility
- Supported by a national post-acute care infrastructure with standardized clinical protocols and administrative resources
- Access to a broad network of post-acute clinicians and medical directors for peer collaboration and clinical support
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree required
- Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or a related primary care specialty appropriate for post-acute practice
- Active New Mexico medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Willingness to commute to or relocate to Albuquerque, NM — in-person attendance is required
- Prior post-acute, SNF, or long-term care experience preferred; medical directorship experience a plus
About the Community
Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city, set at 5,300 feet along the Rio Grande with more than 310 days of sunshine per year and immediate access to the Sandia Mountains for hiking, skiing, and mountain biking. The city offers a low cost of living relative to other major Southwestern metros, a vibrant arts and culinary scene rooted in Pueblo and Hispanic heritage, highly regarded public and private schools, and easy access to Santa Fe — making it a compelling destination for physicians seeking both professional opportunity and an exceptional quality of life.