SNF Physician
Job Description
Overview:
Our organization stands as the largest multispecialty medical group in Oregon and southwest Washington, comprising over 1,500 physicians and more than 300 administrative professionals dedicated to serving over 615,000 members. Owned and managed by physicians, we offer competitive salaries that are not tied to individual service provision. Our medical group features board-certified physicians across more than 50 specialties.
We are currently seeking applications from Board Certified or Eligible Internists, Family Practitioners, Geriatricians, or Hospitalists to join our expanding medical team within the Continuum Complexivist department. This position will primarily focus on the Portland, OR metropolitan area. The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive care. You will collaborate with a compassionate team of physicians, along with supportive clinical and administrative staff, as part of a cohesive interdisciplinary group in our core Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and through our Medicare Home Health Physician program.
What You Can Expect:
This team consists of nurses, therapists, and social workers who provide post-hospital care in the SNF environment. We prioritize smooth transitions of care from hospitals to skilled nursing facilities and from SNFs to home or other care settings. Our approach is team-oriented, typically involving one to two SNF physicians (MD/NP) alongside a Kaiser Care Coordinator. You will manage a range of medical complexities, from straightforward elective orthopedic surgery cases to patients with multiple complex medical issues at each facility.
Our departmental objectives include reducing emergency room visits and re-hospitalizations, as well as facilitating transitions to palliative and hospice care when necessary. You will primarily work during weekdays and daytime hours. Most of your time will be spent at one of our nine SNF locations, but you will also support a virtual care model that includes early, daytime, and evening shifts once a week. Comfort in navigating the Portland metro area is essential. There may be some flexibility, allowing for a focus on one primary SNF location.
During virtual shifts (conducted from home), you will assist our home health field staff in members' residences and provide consultations to determine patient eligibility. You will also support our "Transition Nurse Team" for escalations involving patients transitioning from recent Hospitalist or SNF discharges. Virtual shifts will constitute approximately 10-20 percent of your workload. Familiarity with digital technologies (such as AI platforms, telehealth, or digital health) is preferred. If you lack direct experience, you must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to integrate these tools into your practice as we advance our virtual care model. Our charting system is based on the robust Epic Health Connect platform.
A call schedule that distributes responsibilities evenly among all providers.
Access to experienced support staff.
Utilization of a physician-friendly advanced Epic EMR system.
Opportunities for leadership roles within the medical group, if desired.
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Available schedules of 1.00 and .9 FTE.
Minimum Requirements:
Board Certified or Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Geriatrics fellowship is preferred but not mandatory.
We Offer You:
Generous automatic employer-funded pension and retirement contributions totaling 21% of eligible clinician earnings, with optional additional employee contributions.
Competitive compensation not based on a fee-for-service model.
A pathway for physicians to become shareholders in our organization.
Paid annual education leave along with an annual education allowance.
Comprehensive benefits package, including largely employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums, life insurance, and paid leave.
Complete professional liability coverage at no cost, 100% reimbursement for obtaining and maintaining board certification, continuing medical education reimbursement, and in-house CME opportunities.
Total Rewards value range of $306,221-$372,000.
Current Hiring Incentives for This Role:
Relocation assistance of up to $15,000.
Generous $125K Student Loan Assistance Programs OR a $50K sign-on bonus.
$25K signing bonus for the department.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $237,900 to $270,300, taking into account the applicant's skills, qualifications, degrees, certifications, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range, we offer rich benefits that significantly enhance the total compensation package.
Why Physicians Choose to Work Here:
Practicing within our integrated healthcare model allows our clinicians immediate access to numerous specialties, fostering collaboration and comprehensive treatment that is hard to find elsewhere. But don’t just take our word for it; our physicians often share their experiences about the collaborative environment and how this model not only simplifies their work but also enhances their capabilities as doctors.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to maintaining fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
