Attending Physician

Job Description

About Company

Theoria Medical is a comprehensive medical group and technology company committed to serving patients across the entire care continuum, with a particular focus on post-acute care and primary care. The company provides a wide array of services to facilities nationwide, aiming to enhance the quality of care, refine facility processes, and strengthen critical relationships. Their broad scope of services includes multispecialty physician services and remote patient monitoring, among others. Currently, Theoria Medical operates primary care clinics and delivers medical services to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) in numerous states across the nation. As an innovative, quality-driven physician group, Theoria Medical is expanding nationally and actively seeks talented individuals dedicated to making a difference in healthcare delivery.

Job Description (Physician Role)

Position Type: This is a Part-time, exempt position, requiring an in-person presence at job locations.

Overview:
While the initial statement indicates Theoria Medical is seeking dedicated Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to provide high-quality care at skilled nursing facilities, the detailed job highlights, essential functions, and shift structure described below are primarily tailored for a Physician role, outlining responsibilities typically associated with an attending physician supervising mid-level providers. The company offers a variety of roles with flexible scheduling in a positive work environment, suited for providers at various stages of their careers.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions & Responsibilities):

• Attending Physician Role: The physician will serve as the attending physician for residents residing at each assigned skilled nursing facility.
• Collaboration & Management: Collaborate closely with Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to manage the day-to-day resident care at each facility. Typically, each facility will have a full-time PA or NP assigned, depending on patient acuity and volume.
• Patient Care: Provide high-quality, patient-centered, comprehensive primary care services by rounding on patients residing in SNFs.
• Diagnosis & Treatment: Be responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with both acute illnesses (e.g., bacterial and viral infections) and chronic diseases and conditions (e.g., hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes).
• Documentation: Complete provider documentation efficiently in Theoria’s proprietary electronic health record (EHR) system, ChartEasy™. Familiarity with common facility EHR systems such as PointClickCare, MatrixCare, and American HealthTech is also relevant.
• Quality Initiatives: Actively participate in Theoria’s Chronic Care Management, Transitional Care, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), and other medical quality initiatives and programs.
• Supervision: Be able to supervise collaborating nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
• Electronic Tool Utilization: Utilize electronic/online medical tools effectively, including EHR systems and state/county medical systems used for administrative functions like Death Certificates.

Shift Structure:

• Flexibility: Shifts are highly flexible and tailored to the physician’s schedule.
• Minimum Workload: Attending physicians typically work a minimum of 1-2 days per week at each facility they oversee.
• Rounding Times: Rounding times are flexible with no set start and end time, though physicians preferably start in the morning between 7-10 a.m. and finish their day once their caseload has been seen.
• No On-Call/Overnight: There are no nights or on-call duties required. Call responsibilities are covered by Theoria’s dedicated virtual care team, ensuring no overnight call/requirements.
• In-Person: This is an in-person position.

Job Highlights & Benefits:

• Work-Life Balance: The position offers competitive compensation with balanced hours, complemented by no on-call and no overnight duties.
• Support System: Enjoy NP/PA support at all locations, always, and benefit from a virtual care team and APP triage before physician contact, ensuring you are Always Supported.
• Effortless Documentation: Utilize conversational and Dragon dictation for seamless documentation.
• Meaningful Connections: Opportunity to establish lasting relationships with patients and staff.
• Culture of Appreciation: Work is valued and rewarded within a supportive company culture.
• Professional Development: Receive a $1,500 CME and Conference Allowance and an UpToDate Subscription to invest in your growth and stay current with the latest medical information. Leadership opportunities are also promoted for career advancement.
• Equipment Provided: Receive Full Gear, including an iPad with LTE, Apple Pen, and AirPods.
• Insurance & Reimbursements: All licensure costs are reimbursed, and Malpractice & Tail coverage are provided for full insurance peace of mind. Travel is reimbursed (gas and mileage) for work-related travel.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access to a strong benefits package including 401k match, Medical/Dental/Vision, Disability, and Employer-paid Life Insurance.
• Additional Perks: Relocation Help is available for a smooth move, and there’s an opportunity to earn more through a Referral Bonus.