Neurologist (Nursing Home)

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care, located in New York, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Neurology Physician to join our team. The physician will provide on-site neurology consultations for residents in skilled nursing and long-term care settings, managing conditions like stroke and dementia.

The ideal candidate will have an MD or DO degree, complete an accredited Neurology residency, and have an active New York medical license. Join us to make a difference in our community's health.

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Neurology.
• Experience in SNF/LTC or post-acute care preferred.
• DEA registration required.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site neurology consultations in SNF/LTC settings.
• Diagnose and manage neurologic conditions including stroke and dementia.
• Perform comprehensive neurologic examinations and cognitive assessments.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Manage neurologic medications and treatment plans.
• Supervise and collaborate with Nurse Practitioners.
• Participate in care planning and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Neurologic disorders management

Stroke diagnosis

Cognitive assessments

Medication management

Collaborative team work

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

Completion of an accredited Neurology residency

Active New York State medical license

Job description

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

We are seeking a Board‑Certified or Board‑Eligible Neurology Physician (MD/DO) to provide on‑site neurology consultations for residents in skilled nursing and long‑term care settings. The physician will evaluate and manage complex neurologic disorders while collaborating with Advanced Practice Providers and facility teams.

• Provide on‑site neurology consultations in SNF/LTC settings
• Diagnose and manage neurologic conditions including stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, neuropathy, and movement disorders
• Perform comprehensive neurologic examinations and cognitive assessments
• Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic studies including imaging and laboratory tests
• Manage neurologic medications and treatment plans
• Supervise and collaborate with Nurse Practitioners and interdisciplinary teams
• Participate in care planning, quality improvement, and hospital readmission reduction initiatives
• Ensure accurate and regulatory‑compliant documentation in EMR systems
• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Neurology residency
• Active and unrestricted New York State medical license
• DEA registration
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Neurology
• Experience in SNF/LTC or post-acute care preferred

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.