Nursing Home Physician – Geriatrics/Primary Care

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care is seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Physicians for our Nursing Home Division across multiple locations in New York. Physicians will diagnose and manage patient care, prescribe treatments, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care for nursing home residents.

Qualified candidates hold US MD or DO degrees, NY licensure, and DEA/DPS registrations. Residency in geriatrics, internal medicine, palliative care, hospice, or family medicine is

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Palliative Care/Hospice, or Family Medicine.
• MD or DO degree from a United States medical school.
• Completion of residency at an accredited institution or US residency pathway.
• Active NY License and DEA/DPS registrations for prescription writing.
• Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting.
• Experience working in a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with them to ensure positive patient experiences.
• Residents and fellows encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Work with the primary healthcare team to provide patients with primary medical care services within the standard of care for Nursing Home patients.
• Order laboratory and radiology tests and refer patients to specialists when appropriate and called for.
• Analyze reports, test results, medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and propose treatment options.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions.
• Discuss potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensure that all allergy information is up-to-date before prescribing medication/treatment.
• Provide advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing.
• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
• Record complete, timely and legible medical records.

Education

MD or DO degree (US)

Job description

Essen Health Care is seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Physicians for our Nursing Home Division across multiple locations in New York. Physicians will diagnose and manage patient care, prescribe treatments, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care for nursing home residents.

Qualified candidates hold US MD or DO degrees, NY licensure, and DEA/DPS registrations. Residency in geriatrics, internal medicine, palliative care, hospice, or family medicine is