Geriatric Medicine Physician — Nursing Home Focus

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision/optical insurance

Life insurance

Generous PTO

Holidays

401(k)

Pre-tax transit/parking

Paid malpractice

Job summary

Essen Health Care, a growing New York community health network, seeks physicians for its nursing home divisions to deliver quality continuum care. Responsibilities include exams, diagnoses, treatment, and care coordination within a network of primary and specialty services.

The successful candidate will hold an MD/DO, NY licensure or eligibility, and demonstrate clinical excellence with nursing home experience preferred. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited college or university.
• New York State Licensure and board eligibility/certification.
• Strong clinical excellence.
• Nursing home experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examines, diagnoses and treats patients.
• Ensures fulfillment of Essen Healthcare commitment for quality care.
• Diagnoses and treats diseases in general practice.
• Examines patients using medical instruments and equipment.
• Collects, records and maintains accurate patient information.
• Documents past medical, family and social history, examinations, meds, allergies, assessment and plan.
• Orders or executes tests, analyses and imaging to inform treatment.
• Clinically analyzes tests and examinations to diagnose conditions.
• Vaccinates patients and advises on prevention of disease.
• Consults with medical specialists and refers within network.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medical documentation

Team collaboration

Immunizations

Care coordination

Education

MD/DO degree

New York State Licensure/Board eligibility

Job description

Essen Health Care, a growing New York community health network, seeks physicians for its nursing home divisions to deliver quality continuum care. Responsibilities include exams, diagnoses, treatment, and care coordination within a network of primary and specialty services.

The successful candidate will hold an MD/DO, NY licensure or eligibility, and demonstrate clinical excellence with nursing home experience preferred. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.