👨⚕️ Geriatrics / FM / IM Physician – Nursing Home Program | No Call | Weekdays | Cambridge, MA
Job at a glance
Job description
Specialty
Geriatrics / Family Medicine / Internal Medicine
Facility Type
Skilled Nursing Facilities / Nursing Home Program
Work Environment
Outpatient / Post-Acute Care / Long-Term Care
Description
A healthcare organization in Cambridge, Massachusetts is seeking a Geriatrics, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine Physician for a locum assignment supporting a nursing home program across multiple skilled nursing facilities.
This role focuses on providing care to short-term rehabilitation and long-term care patients while working alongside on-site Nurse Practitioners who assist with admissions, orders, and care coordination. The physician will manage patient care in a structured weekday schedule with no call responsibilities, offering a strong work-life balance.
Compensation
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Job Responsibilities
- Provide medical care to nursing home and rehabilitation patients
- Conduct new admission visits and follow-up evaluations
- Manage chronic and acute conditions in long-term care patients
- Collaborate with on-site Nurse Practitioners and care teams
- Review and manage medications, treatment plans, and care coordination
- Perform routine physician visits for long-term care patients
- Maintain accurate documentation using EMR systems (Epic, PointClickCare)
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality care standards
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Geriatrics, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine
- Active Massachusetts medical license required
- Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration required
- COVID-19 vaccination (initial series) required
- Influenza vaccination required (no waivers)
- Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred
- Strong communication and patient care skills
Working Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
No call responsibilities.
Skills
Geriatric care • Long-term care • Post-acute care • Chronic disease management • Care coordination • EMR (Epic, PointClickCare)
Job Location
Cambridge, MA, 02139