<p>A post-acute care Medical Director opportunity is available in Cortland, NY — a mid-sized upstate New York community situated between Syracuse and Binghamton. This in-person, facility-based leadership role combines direct patient care with clinical oversight responsibilities in a post-acute/long-term care setting, offering a physician the chance to shape care quality and team culture while maintaining a manageable, structured schedule without traditional hospital call demands.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options</li> <li>Flex time off — flexible PTO structure</li> <li>Professional liability insurance coverage provided</li> <li>Access to a robust CME/CE library with more than 300 offerings through a dedicated learning platform</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Medical Director role within a post-acute care facility in Cortland, NY</li> <li>Combines clinical patient care with facility-level medical leadership and oversight</li> <li>In-person, facility-based position with a defined, predictable on-site schedule</li> <li>Post-acute and long-term care specialty focus — skilled nursing and/or rehabilitation patient population</li> <li>Leadership responsibilities include quality oversight, care coordination, and collaboration with interdisciplinary facility staff</li> <li>Supported by a national post-acute care clinical organization with established protocols, resources, and peer network</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree with board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or a related primary care specialty</li> <li>Active New York State medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Experience in post-acute, long-term care, or geriatric medicine preferred</li> <li>Interest in or prior experience with clinical leadership, quality improvement, or medical directorship responsibilities</li> <li>Must be able to commute to or relocate to the Cortland, NY area — in-person presence required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Cortland sits in the geographic center of New York State, roughly 35 miles south of Syracuse and 50 miles north of Binghamton, offering easy access to two mid-sized metro areas while maintaining a lower cost of living and a genuine small-city character. The region is home to SUNY Cortland, a vibrant local arts and dining scene, and proximity to the Finger Lakes wine country, Adirondack recreation, and several ski areas — making it an appealing base for physicians who want four-season outdoor access without the pace or expense of a major urban market.</p>