Hickory, North Carolina, Post Acute Care Physician Job

Clinical Role:

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• Permanent job opening
• Seeking a board certified or truly board eligible internal medicine or family medicine physician
• Open to physicians straight out of residency
• Post-acute care opportunity serving the Hickory and Greater Catawba Valley market
• Flexible Monday-Friday schedule
• Round-and-go model
• Typical daily census in the mid-to-upper teens
• Work across a handful of facilities throughout the week - you'd travel within your assigned region
• Skilled Nursing Facilities, Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, and Independent Living settings
• No hospital work
• No LTAC work
• No clinic responsibilities
• No nights
• Separate group provides overnight call coverage
• Approximately one weekend day of pager coverage every six weeks
• Schedule is generally consistent once established, with designated facilities assigned by day of the week
• Organization strives to keep providers practicing close to home whenever possible
• Mileage reimbursement provided for travel between facilities
• EMR includes proprietary technology platform
• Laptop and cell phone provided
• Dictation tools available
• Physician compensation starts at $275,000+
• Attainable productivity incentives
• Total compensation commonly exceeds $300,000
• Potential medical directorship opportunities available
• Full-time positions are W2 with comprehensive benefits
• Part-time physician opportunities available (3-4 days per week)
• Weekend-only opportunities available as 1099 independent contractor positions paid per encounter
• Interview process includes:
  • 20-30 minute introductory phone call
  • Shadow visit
  • Meet and greet with physicians and leadership team
  • Opportunity to round on patients and experience the practice firsthand
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Organization Information:

• Physician-founded and physician-led post-acute care medical group
• More than 10 years serving communities throughout North Carolina
• Providers primarily practice in post-acute care settings rather than traditional hospitalist environments
• Collaborative care model with:
  • Skilled nursing staff
  • Therapists
  • Case managers
  • Specialists
  • Surgeons
  • Assisted living staff
• Focused on managing patients during transitions from hospitalization through rehabilitation and long-term care
• Growing organization with opportunities for career advancement and leadership

Area Information – Hickory, North Carolina

• Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Hickory offers a high quality of life with a welcoming, family-friendly community
• Affordable cost of living and housing compared to many metropolitan areas
• Conveniently situated about one hour from Charlotte and less than two hours from Asheville
• Excellent outdoor recreation including Lake Hickory, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and nearby mountain destinations
• Vibrant downtown featuring local restaurants, breweries, shops, and cultural attractions
• Strong regional healthcare presence and a growing economy supported by manufacturing, technology, and healthcare industries
• Four distinct seasons with mild winters and easy access to both the mountains and the Carolina coast

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• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness