Location & Practice Overview

This role is based in the Atlanta metropolitan area and centers on providing physician services at contracted skilled nursing facilities that care for Kaiser Permanente members. The physician works within The Southeast Permanente Medical Group’s integrated care model, traveling between assigned facilities rather than practicing from a fixed clinic or hospital floor.

Practice Setting Contracted skilled nursing facilities
Geographic Scope Metro Atlanta, Georgia
Care Model Integrated, multi-facility rounding
Work Type On-site with inter-facility travel
Organization Context Physician group aligned with Kaiser Permanente Georgia

Responsibilities

  • Round on Kaiser Permanente members at assigned skilled nursing facilities at least twice weekly to assess medical needs and clinical concerns.
  • Lead the SNF rounding team that includes a nurse practitioner and a Kaiser Permanente Acute Transitions Case Manager.
  • Coordinate care planning, identify barriers to progress, and escalate unresolved clinical or operational issues to facility or Kaiser Permanente personnel.
  • Participate in goals-of-care discussions, advance directive and POLST review, and discharge planning meetings with facility staff and the transitions team.
  • Document progress notes, discharge summaries, and medication reconciliation in KP HealthConnect in a timely manner.
  • Obtain and maintain privileges at all assigned skilled nursing facilities and collaborate with specialists as needed during the SNF stay.

The physician anticipates needs between scheduled visits, supports timely transitions to the next level of care, and facilitates post-discharge follow-up.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Georgia physician license and demonstrate the interpersonal skills required for multi-setting collaboration.

Medical License
Current Georgia physician license required
Specialty Background
Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Hospital Medicine, Geriatrics, or Palliative Care
Board Status
Board-eligible new graduates accepted; board certification required within four years of earliest eligibility
Preferred Experience
One year in SNF, hospitalist, or outpatient clinical setting preferred
Education Preference
MD or DO preferred
Credentialing
Must obtain and maintain privileges at assigned SNFs

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is structured as a competitive annual package for full-time physicians.

  • Compensation: $220,000–$300,000 per year
  • Retirement benefits including pension plan and 401(k)
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid time off and relocation allowance
  • Professional liability coverage with tail, board-certification reimbursement, and CME support

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Status Full-time, permanent
Rounding Frequency At least twice weekly at assigned facilities
Call Coverage Night-call rotation during the week and weekend call participation
Weekend Availability Required when necessary
Travel Requirement Driving between assigned facilities required
Physical Demands Ability to lift 10 pounds or more; alternate sitting and standing

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The physician manages Kaiser Permanente members who require skilled nursing services following acute illness, surgery, or exacerbation of chronic conditions.

Patient Group Kaiser Permanente members in skilled nursing facilities
Clinical Needs Complex medical conditions requiring ongoing skilled nursing and rehabilitation support
Acuity Context Post-acute recovery and medically complex stays
Care Pathway SNF-based management with planned transition to next level of care

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical work centers on medical oversight and care coordination for members during skilled nursing facility stays, with emphasis on progress toward discharge goals.

Medical Oversight Assessment and management of medical needs during SNF stays
Care Coordination Alignment of treatment with clinical needs and patient goals
Transitions Management Discharge planning and post-discharge follow-up facilitation
Goals of Care Advance care planning and POLST documentation support

Role Highlights

This physician position offers a dedicated post-acute practice within Kaiser Permanente’s contracted skilled nursing facility network in metro Atlanta. Its structure combines facility-based medical practice, physician leadership within an established interdisciplinary team, and coordination across the transition from skilled nursing to subsequent care settings.

  • Dedicated physician practice serving Kaiser Permanente members during skilled nursing facility stays
  • Multi-facility practice model spanning contracted SNF locations throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area
  • Interdisciplinary team structure combining physician oversight, nurse practitioner support, and acute transitions case management
  • Integration with Kaiser Permanente’s electronic health record and established care coordination processes through KP HealthConnect
  • Continuity across post-acute care, including coordination between facility-based treatment, discharge planning, and subsequent care settings

About Kaiser Permanente — The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG)

The Southeast Permanente Medical Group is an independent, physician-owned multi-specialty medical group founded in 1985. It partners exclusively with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan to deliver care to Kaiser Permanente members in Georgia through an integrated model.

Founded 1985
Physician Workforce More than 700 physicians
Members Served Approximately 300,000–350,000 in metro Atlanta
Medical Offices 26 locations across the service area
Ownership Model Physician-owned and physician-managed
Headquarters Atlanta, Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

How many skilled nursing facilities will I cover?
The number and specific names of assigned facilities are not listed in the posting. Candidates should confirm the expected facility panel and geographic coverage during recruitment.
Is board certification required at the time of hire?
Board-eligible new graduates in the applicable specialty may be hired. Board certification must be achieved within four years of the earliest eligibility date to continue employment.
What documentation system is used?
Clinical documentation, including progress notes, discharge summaries, and medication reconciliation, is completed in KP HealthConnect.
Does the role include formal team leadership?
Yes. The physician leads the SNF rounding team that includes a nurse practitioner and a Kaiser Permanente Acute Transitions Case Manager.
Are there opportunities for professional development?
TSPMG offers clinical and nonclinical learning opportunities as well as physician leadership development programs.
Is pre-employment screening required?
TSPMG performs pre-employment substance-abuse testing and maintains a drug- and nicotine-free workplace policy.

Skilled Nursing Facility Rounder (SNF) MD in Atlanta, GA

The Skilled Nursing Facility Rounder (SNF) MD position in Atlanta, GA, is part of The Southeast Permanente Medical Group’s physician network supporting Kaiser Permanente’s post-acute care services. The practice focuses on patients transitioning from hospital-level treatment to skilled nursing facilities, where continued medical oversight is needed during recovery and rehabilitation. Unlike conventional office-based primary care or hospitalist positions, this role operates across contracted SNF locations and is integrated into an established healthcare delivery system. Its clinical environment brings together geriatric medicine, post-acute physician care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and transitions-of-care coordination for Kaiser Permanente members throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area.

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