Geriatrics Physician for Nursing Home Care

Essen Healthcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care in New York is seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Physicians for our Nursing Home Division across multiple locations: Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Poughkeepsie, Long Island & Westchester County. We are an expanding primary care team and provide patients with high-quality treatment and diagnostic services.

The Physicians role will assess, diagnose and provide healthcare services meeting state and national standards for caregiving.

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Palliative Care/Hospice or Family Medicine
• MD or DO from a US medical school and residency
• Active NY Medical License and DEA/DPS registrations
• Experience in primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting
• Team-oriented with strong patient-centered approach

Responsibilities

• Provide primary medical care for Nursing Home patients within standard of care
• Order lab and radiology tests and refer to specialists as needed
• Diagnose conditions and propose treatment options
• Prescribe medications and treatment regimens
• Discuss medication side effects and verify allergy data before prescribing
• Advise on lifestyle and diet changes to improve health
• Follow policies, quality improvement, safety and infection control
• Maintain patient confidentiality and proper medical records

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Diagnostic reasoning

Clinical excellence

Education

MD or DO degree (US medical school)

US residency completion or 5-year pathway

Tools

DEA registration

DPS registration

Job description

Essen Health Care in New York is seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Physicians for our Nursing Home Division across multiple locations: Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Poughkeepsie, Long Island & Westchester County. We are an expanding primary care team and provide patients with high-quality treatment and diagnostic services.

The Physicians role will assess, diagnose and provide healthcare services meeting state and national standards for caregiving.