Infectious Disease Physician

Essen Medical Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Medical Associates in New York City is seeking an Infectious Disease Physician to focus on the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The role involves reviewing patient records, running diagnostic tests, and consulting with professionals to ensure effective treatment plans.

Ideal candidates will hold a valid NYS Medical License and possess excellent communication skills, with a preference for bilingual proficiency in Spanish. A competitive salary between $180,000 and $250,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive training in internal medicine.
• Knowledge of infectious disease control and treatment.
• Ability to conduct physical exams and analyze test results.

Responsibilities

• Review patient medical records and run diagnostic tests.
• Consult with other medical professionals about infection cases.
• Work closely with communities to identify and prevent disease outbreaks.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluent in Spanish

Education

Valid NYS Medical License

Board Eligible or Board Certified

Certification in infectious disease treatment

Job description

Overview

Company overview: Essen Health Care is a growing community healthcare network provides high quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a ‘population health’ model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering services in primary & specialty offices, urgent care centers, and nursing homes, as well as house calls for home bound patients; all clinical services are also offered via telehealth. Our Care Management division supports patient-centered care through care coordination, complex care management and helping address health-related social needs.

Founded in 1999, Essen provides care in all five boroughs of New York City, with a primary focus in the Bronx.

Job Summary

Position Title: Infectious Disease Physician

Job Summary: The Infectious Disease Physician should have extensive training in internal medicine and specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease. The Specialist is responsible for focusing on how diseases spread, how the body fights them and how to control them.

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Responsibilities

• Review patient medical records, including x-rays, blood work and other lab tests
• Review patient information of referrals from other medical professionals
• Run diagnostic tests on patients with unidentified or drug resistant infections
• Analyze test results to create a viable treatment plan for patients
• Consult with other medical professionals about difficult infection cases
• Be able to conduct a physical exam and order additional laboratory tests
• Administer immunizations or instruct patients infectious disease prevention
• Provide treatment regimens that are tailored to specific patient and population needs
• Work closely with the communities to identify outbreaks and infectious diseases and recommend treatment options and measures to prevent diseases from spreading throughout the community
• Conduct research on new strains of illness and keep track of community statistic s regarding spread and the effectiveness of treatment interventions

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Medical License
• Possess a certification of knowledge regarding the treatment, spread, containment and outcome for patients who are suffering from an infectious disease

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual, fluent Spanish strongly preferred
• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified

Salary: $180,000-$250,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

ESSEN HEALTH CARE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.