Opportunity:
Physician - Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Job Details:
Dedicated APP support provided
Schedule is three days per week, preferably Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
10-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM with no call required
Hospitalists cover night call
Board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician required
Experience in Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, Transitional Care, and post-acute medicine required
Experience caring for geriatric and medically complex patients strongly preferred
Review and approve admissions to the Skilled Nursing Facility, including comprehensive history and physical examinations for all new admissions
Conduct required physician compliance and recertification visits in accordance with CMS and regulatory requirements for SNF and LTC residents
Provide ongoing primary medical care for long-term care residents, including management of chronic conditions and preventative care
Develop, review, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with nursing, rehabilitation services, case management, and social work
Manage acute changes in condition, evaluate new symptoms, and provide treatment to reduce unnecessary emergency department transfers and hospital readmissions
Prescribe, monitor, and adjust medications while reviewing consultant pharmacist recommendations and ensuring medication safety
Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences, family meetings, and goals-of-care discussions
Coordinate transitions of care between skilled nursing, long-term care, specialty services, and community providers
Provide routine medical evaluations, chronic disease management, and annual wellness and preventive care assessments for long-term care residents
Manage dementia, frailty, and other complex chronic conditions common in the long-term care population
Oversee palliative and comfort-focused care plans when appropriate
Collaborate with families and healthcare decision-makers regarding changes in condition, treatment plans, and advance care planning
Complete certification and documentation required to maintain residents' long-term care plans and regulatory compliance
Average of 12-14 patient encounters per shift
ACLS and BLS certifications required
Facility is a Level 3 trauma center with 99 beds in the department
Facility:
This medical center is a leading healthcare institution serving the Flathead Valley region of Montana, offering a comprehensive range of medical services including skilled nursing, long-term care, and post-acute rehabilitation. The facility is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care for both short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term care residents. With a multidisciplinary team approach, the organization emphasizes regulatory compliance, continuity of care, and individualized treatment plans to support the health and well-being of its community.
Location:
Kalispell, MT
Kalispell is nestled in the stunning Flathead Valley of northwest Montana, offering breathtaking mountain scenery and easy access to world-class outdoor recreation including Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, and premier ski resorts. The area boasts a welcoming community with a high quality of life, making it an exceptional destination for those who enjoy both professional fulfillment and an active outdoor lifestyle.
