About this position
Medical Director & Skilled Nursing Facility Primary Care Physician (MD/DO)
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Position Type: W2
Specialties: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Emergency Medicine
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facilities (Post-Acute / Long-Term Care)
Position Overview
We are seeking a Physician (MD/DO) to serve in a combined role providing on-site skilled nursing facility primary care while functioning as Medical Director, supported through participation in Telos' Certified Medical Director (CMD) training.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Telos Health Systems on our growth journey to achieve our mission to "engage expert clinicians and technology-enabled solutions that drive quality outcomes, close care gaps, and advance value-based care"
This role in the SNF setting offers uncapped earning potential and leadership development. Clinical volume is well-supported and manageable, with strong NP/PA coverage and structured after-hours telehealth coverage delivered directly by the provider.
Why This Opportunity
Uncapped RVU-based earning potential for clinical services
Fixed Medical Director stipend (separate from RVUs, always applicable)
Predictable, manageable clinical volume
Strong NP/PA support for routine and regulatory visits
Telehealth encounters personally performed by the physician or NP/PA are billable
Certified Medical Director (CMD) training fully funded
No practice overhead or administrative burden
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide on-site primary care services to skilled nursing facility residents
Evaluate residents for significant changes in condition
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and facility leadership
Supervise and support NP/PA clinicians providing routine and regulatory care
After-Hours Coverage
Participate in a defined, structured after-hours call schedule
After-hours clinical issues managed via telehealth by the physician or NP/PA on call
Telehealth encounters are provider-performed and billable
Call volume is predictable, supported, and not overwhelming
Medical Director Role & CMD Training
Function as Medical Director for assigned skilled nursing facilities
Participate in Certified Medical Director (CMD) training
Gain experience in:
Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)
Regulatory compliance and survey readiness
Interdisciplinary leadership
CMD certification is not required to start
All CMD training expenses are fully funded
Compensation
Clinical Services (on-site & provider-delivered telehealth):
Uncapped RVU-based compensation supported by predictable visit volume;- Medical Director Role:
Separate fixed monthly stipend
Not RVU-based
Not census-dependent
Always applicable
No overhead costs — EHR, telehealth platform, and administrative support provided
Support & Infrastructure
Dedicated NP/PA clinical team
Administrative coordination and scheduling support
EHR and telehealth tools provided
Efficient workflows designed to prevent overload
Qualifications
MD or DO
Board certified or board eligible in:
Internal Medicine
Family Medicine
Geriatrics
Emergency Medicine
Active Tennessee medical license (or ability to obtain)
Interest in post-acute care, leadership, and community-based medicine
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Telos Health Systems will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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