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Founded in 1978, Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) is the premier association representing medical directors, attending physicians, and others practicing in the long term care continuum. PALTmed provides education, advocacy, and professional development to promote the delivery of quality long term care medicine.
PALTmed's members provide physician leadership, patient care, clinical leadership, and education as providers in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities as well as hospice, clinics, and hospitals.
- 55% of PALTmed physician members are CMDs – Certified Medical Directors
- 79% of Medical Directors work part-time
- 88% also serve as attending physicians
- 45% of physicians maintain a private practice outside of LTC responsibilities
- Average age is 51-60
- 79% are Board Certified (primarily in IM and FP)
- 35% have CAQ in Geriatrics
- The average number of years in LTC practice: 16.8
- The average number of years as Medical Director in LTC: 14.1
- Average number of LTC facilities served: 1-2
- Average facility size: 100 beds per facility
- Average number of hours spent as Medical Director per facility per month: 6-10
The PALTmed membership list is available for marketing and promotion of long term care career opportunities, education, seminars, and publications.
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