Attending Physician

Overview

Sub-Acute, Long-Term Care is a sector of healthcare exploding with potential and offers work‑life balance with no on‑call duties.

We are seeking an FFS Attending Physician for a float position between two of our centers located in western Maryland (Walkersville and Frederick). This role is clinical in nature and requires board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with long‑term care 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, and physician assistants are supported by a clinical leadership team with a decades‑long track record of excellence in post‑acute and long‑term care. We believe in a better quality of life for all and embrace the following pillars in our day‑to‑day operations.

• Work with the Center Medical Director to ensure that delivery of clinical services achieves the Align Med Partners mission, overseeing implementation, utilization, and outcomes measurement of Align Med Partners Clinical Programs and nationally accepted standards of care.
• Maintain the primary reporting relationship to the Align Med Partners Regional Medical Director while also being accountable to the Center’s Administrator and Medical Director due to legal and regulatory responsibilities.
• Take complete responsibility for patients admitted to the 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, the “Rules and Regulations” of the Medical Staff, and the Align Med Partners “Corporate Integrity” policies.
• Assess the patient and ensure that a complete history and physical examination are on the chart within 72 hrs after admission.
• Deliver high‑quality care to assigned patients and work closely with the Center Medical Director to improve care within 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 those within 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 to 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 Plan (supplemental reimbursement for out‑of‑pocket medical, wellness, and pharmacy expenses; up to $8,000 max reimbursement and tiered pharmacy reimbursements for single and family plans)
• 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 based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law, and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range: USD $75,000.00 – USD $ /Yr.