Attending Physician

Overview

Sub‑Acute, Long‑Term Care is a sector of healthcare exploding with potential and work‑life balance flexibility, with no on‑call. We are seeking a FFS Attending Physician/Medical Director for a float position between our centers located in Moline, IL and Mt. Morris, IL. This dual role is clinical and requires a BC/BE Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with LTC experience.

Align Med Partners is a national medical group dedicated to improving health outcomes among residents of skilled nursing and senior living facilities. Our physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) are supported by a clinical leadership team with a decades‑long track record of excellence in post‑acute and long‑term care. At Align Med, we believe in a better quality of life for all and embrace the following pillars in our day‑to‑day operations.

The Attending Physician works with the Center Medical Director to ensure delivery of clinical services achieves the Align Med Partners mission and oversees implementation, utilization, and outcomes measurement of clinical programs.

Primary reporting relationship is to the Align Med Partners Regional Medical Director and the Attending Physician is also accountable to the Center's Administrator and Medical Director due to legal and regulatory responsibilities.

• Take complete responsibility for patients admitted to their service
• Comply with the Align Med Partners credentialing process
• Visit assigned patients in a timely fashion according to Align Med Partners policy and procedure
• Comply with guidelines related to Align Med Partners initiatives
• Comply with the "Rules and Regulations" of the Medical Staff
• Comply with the Align Med Partners "Corporate Integrity" policies
• Assess the customer and ensure a complete history and physical examination are on the chart within 72 hrs after admission to the center
• Deliver high quality care to assigned patients
• Work closely with the Center Medical Director and act to improve care in the facility
• Serve as an appropriate role model for other physicians and staff
• Help articulate the Align Med Partners mission to the community and professional organizations
• Help the center establish appropriate relationships, and coordinate transfer and care arrangements with area hospitals and other pertinent institutions
• Demonstrate care and compassion to ensure that all internal and external customers consistently receive high quality service
• Comply with the Align Med Partners Time Off and On Call policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Comply with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies, and procedures including but not limited to the Compliance Process, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA.
• Participate in required orientation and training programs.
• Promptly report concerns and suspected incidences of non‑compliance to management or the Compliance Officer via the Reach Out Line.
• Cooperate with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.

• M.D. or D.O. required.
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine preferred, with maintenance of certification.
• Geriatrics specialization is desirable.

• No‑cap Incentive Compensation Program
• Relocation bonus for eligible candidates (determined by distance, experience, and priority)
• Health, Dental, and Vision plans
• 100% employer‑paid Armada Care supplemental plan with up to $8,000 reimbursement for designated expenses and tiered pharmacy reimbursements
• Paid Time Off, 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Bereavement Leave
• Continuing Medical Education time off and reimbursement allotments
  
  Reimbursement for primary state licensing renewal costs and primary board recertification fees
• Reimbursement for DEA/CDS renewal fees
• Malpractice insurance policy
• 401(k) plan and company‑paid group life insurance (restrictions apply)

USD $ – USD $ per year. M.D. or D.O. required. Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine preferred. Geriatrics specialization desirable.