Geriatrician

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Loan repayment eligibility

Generous paid time off

401K plan

Full benefits

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing, Inc. in the Bronx, NY seeks a Geriatrician to provide specialized elderly care within federally qualified community health centers. This full-time role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered geriatrics in a mission-driven setting.

Qualifications include MD/DO with a Fellowship in Geriatrics, NY license, CDS/DEA, and Board Certification. Experience in community healthcare and strong EHR skills are valued. On-call rotation included.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an accredited residency program. Must have completion of a Fellowship in Geriatrics.
• Valid NY State license, CDS, DEA, and BLS. Must be Board Certified.
• Understanding of and passion for Community Healthcare is preferred.
• Proficient in conducting geriatric assessments, managing polypharmacy, diagnosing conditions, and utilizing electronic health records.
• Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, empathy, patience, cultural competence, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Examines and tests patients, analyzes records to diagnose conditions, and prescribes or administers treatments, medications, and therapies.
• Explains procedures and test results, collects and maintains patient records, refers patients to specialists, and submits reports to the CMO.
• Advises patients and the community on health and disease prevention, maintains confidentiality, and complies with regulations.
• Plans and administers health programs, attends required meetings, treats all patients regardless of condition, and provides 24-hour on-call service on a rotating basis.
• Conducts research, obtains and maintains hospital admitting privileges, and performs other assigned duties.

Skills

Geriatric assessments

Polypharmacy management

Diagnosing conditions

Electronic health records

Communication

Cultural competence

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Fellowship in Geriatrics

NY State medical license

CDS

DEA

BLS

Board Certified

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Geriatrician to fill an opening with a network of federally qualified community health centers located in the Bronx, New York. This role focuses on providing specialized medical care to the elderly population within a mission-driven community healthcare setting.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive annual salary range of $225,000 to $250,000 per year, commensurate with experience.


• Federal/State Loan Repayment Eligibility, Generous Paid Time Off including your birthday (4 weeks vacation; 6 sick; 6 personal; 9 paid holidays), Contribution to 401K plan, Full Benefits - 100% of cost covered for employee, 73.5% covered for family by employer, Term Life Insurance, Malpractice insurance coverage under FTCA, Paid continuing medical education, Flexible schedules, Relocation Reimbursement


• Work Schedule: This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling options and 24-hour on-call service on a rotating weekly basis.


• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive federally qualified community health center environment with a focus on geriatric care.


• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes and quality of life for the elderly population.

Qualifications:

• Education: MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an accredited residency program. Must have completion of a Fellowship in Geriatrics.


• Licensure: Valid NY State license, CDS, DEA, and BLS. Must be Board Certified.


• Experience: Understanding of and passion for Community Healthcare is preferred.


• Technical Skills: Proficient in conducting geriatric assessments, managing polypharmacy, diagnosing conditions, and utilizing electronic health records.


• Soft Skills: Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, empathy, patience, cultural competence, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Examines and tests patients, analyzes records to diagnose conditions, and prescribes or administers treatments, medications, and therapies.


• Explains procedures and test results, collects and maintains patient records, refers patients to specialists, and submits reports to the CMO.


• Advises patients and the community on health and disease prevention, maintains confidentiality, and complies with regulations.


• Plans and administers health programs, attends required meetings, treats all patients regardless of condition, and provides 24-hour on-call service on a rotating basis.


• Conducts research, obtains and maintains hospital admitting privileges, and performs other assigned duties.