Physician - Costa Mesa, CA

CareConnectMD is seeking a full-time Post-Acute Care Physician to join our growing team supporting skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and long-term care settings throughout the Costa Mesa area. This is an excellent opportunity for physicians seeking a flexible schedule, clinical autonomy, and a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality care to elderly and medically complex patients.

If you are interested, please feel free to send your CV to jmercado@careconnectmd.com and include a few dates/times that work for a quick phone call to discuss the position in more detail.

Position Highlights

• Full-time, field-based opportunity with W-2 and 1099 employment options.

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $220,000–$270,000, with a productivity-based incentive plan.

• Flexible Monday–Friday schedule, with patient-related phone availability from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

• Provide physician coverage across approximately 8–20 skilled nursing facilities, depending on geographic location and patient volume.

• Typical travel radius of approximately 10–20 miles between assigned facilities.

• Manage skilled nursing, custodial, and long-term care patients, including ACO REACH patients.

• Independently coordinate rounding schedules based on patient needs and facility requirements.

• Collaborative clinical environment with nurse practitioner support for patient visits, admissions, laboratory results, and care coordination.

• After-hours call coverage support provided.

• Shared daytime weekend call, typically at least once per month, depending on the region.

• Optional additional overnight and weekend call opportunities for extra compensation.

• Auto allowance for eligible full-time W-2 employees.

• Medical malpractice insurance provided for full-time employees.

• Additional employee benefits available under the company's benefits package.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and completion of a board-recognized specialty.

• Physicians with backgrounds in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Palliative Care, and other specialties will be considered.

• No specific board certification or eligibility requirement.

• Current California Medical License.

• Current DEA registration and BLS certification.

• Previous experience in skilled nursing facilities, post-acute care, or long-term care preferred but not required.

• Managed care experience preferred.

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple facilities.