Pediatrics Physician

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care in New York, NY is seeking a Pediatrician to provide comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents within our network. You will participate in preventive care, acute visits, and coordination with other clinicians, hospitalists, and care managers, with a focus on accessible, patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate holds an MD or DO from a US medical school, NY license, and completion of required residency; DEA/DPS may be needed.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited US medical school.
• Residency completed at an accredited healthcare institution or US pathway.
• Active NY License.
• Current NY State Medical Practitioner License.
• Current DEA and DPS registration for prescription writing.
• Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting.
• Experience working in a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating for positive patient experiences.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and treating common childhood ailments and minor injuries
• Recommending patients for further treatments and to specialists when needed
• Providing preventative care, including the recommendation of vaccines
• Recording and maintaining the health and development information of their patients
• Effectively communicating their patients' health, nutritional, and fitness needs to their guardians

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

MD or DO from US medical school

US residency completion

Job description

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.

Position Title

Pediatrician

Job Summary

Pediatricians specialize in the health care needs of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Most pediatricians are more general practitioners, although some may specialize in pediatric surgery or in more serious medical conditions that are more common in the younger population. Pediatrician duties include monitoring the health, growth, and development of their patients from birth. Pediatricons regularly see their patients for checkups. These checkups occur frequently from birth until the age of two, and then generally once a year through adolescence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and treating common childhood ailments and minor injuries
• Recommending patients for further treatments and to specialists when needed
• Providing preventative care, including the recommendation of vaccines
• Recording and maintaining the health and development information of their patients
• Effectively communicating their patients' health, nutritional, and fitness needs to their guardians

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor(MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic(DO) degree from an accredited United States medical school
• Successful completion of residency and at an accredited healthcare institution or completed a US residency or 5 year pathway
• Active NY License
• Current New York State Medical Practitioner License
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing. I m guessing they can get this during the credentialing process
• 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, effective patient experiences with our organization
• Bilingual Spanish 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.