Physician - House Calls

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 280,000 - 300,000; Full time

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Essen Health Care's Essen House Calls program is hiring Board Certified or Board Eligible physicians in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine to deliver comprehensive, home-based primary care across New York City and surrounding areas. You’ll work independently while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The role offers potential advancement to medical director after a probationary period and a competitive all-in compensation of $280,000-$300,000 per

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited US medical school.
• Residency in internal medicine or family medicine completed.
• Current NY medical license and DEA registration.
• Board certification or eligibility in IM or FM.
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience post-training.
• Experience delivering primary care in home-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care during home visits.
• Supervise as medical director after probation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team.
• Educate patients and families about health management.
• Document medical records thoroughly.
• Address urgent medical needs during visits.
• Travel to patients’ homes within service area.
• Coordinate with specialists and nurses for continuity of care.
• Mentor and teach team members.

Skills

MD/DO degree

Active NY License

Board Certification or Eligibility in

DEA Registration

5+ years clinical experience

Home-based care experience

Education

Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)

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 services, and in-home medical services through our House Calls Division, Intention Health Care and facilitate smooth transitions between care settings including telehealth, in-person medical visits, and home care through Intention Health Care.

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.

Essen House Calls is currently seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Physicians in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. We have openings in varies locations Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Long Island & Westchester County.

The House Calls Physician provides comprehensive medical care to patients in their homes, focusing on those with limited mobility or access to traditional healthcare settings. This role requires strong clinical skills, compassion, and the ability to work independently while coordinating care with other healthcare professionals. This role will carry the expectation of serving in a supervisory medical director capacity after successfully completion of a probationary period.

Provision of primary care work with an interdisciplinary primary healthcare team to provide patients with primary medical care services within the standard of care for House Call patients.

• Team collaboration ability to collaborate with mid-level providers and other members of the care team (e.g., community health workers)
• Administration Manage, guide, and supervise interdisciplinary teams
• Mentorship and teaching provide clinical guidance to members of the interdisciplinary team
• Patient Assessments Conduct thorough evaluations of patients' medical history, physical condition, and medication usage during home visits.
• Diagnosis and Treatment Diagnose medical conditions and develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs, including prescribing medications as appropriate.
• Coordination of Care Collaborate with other healthcare providers, including specialists and nurses, to ensure continuity of care.
• Patient Education Educate patients and their families about health management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications to improve health outcomes.
• Documentation Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all home visits, including assessments, treatments, and follow-up plans.
• Emergency Response Address urgent medical needs as they arise during home visits and provide referrals as necessary.
• Travel Manage a schedule of home visits, traveling to patients’ locations within the designated service area.
• Support Services Assist in arranging additional services for patients, such as physical therapy, lab tests, or home health nursing.

Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) degree from an accredited United States medical school

• Successful completion of residency in internal medicine or family medicine at an accredited healthcare institution
• Active NY License
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Geriatrics training is preferred but not required
• Current New York State Medical Practitioner License
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
• At least 5 years clinical experience post training
• Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting
• Experience working with a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient experiences with our organization
• Full Time applicants preferred
• Geriatric Medicine Preferred
• Palliative care experience a plus
• All-in compensation $280-300K comprised of base and performance incentives
• Potential to purchase shares in company available for tenured providers

Work Environment

• Primarily operates in patients' homes, which may include varying living conditions.
• May require travel within a designated geographic area. A driver will be provided within patient service area.
• May involve flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate patient needs.

About Essen House Calls

Essen House Calls is one of the largest providers of home-based primary care and specialty services to a medically complex, geriatric, homebound population in the New York metropolitan area. We provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents. Join us in shaping how healthcare is delivered!

Salary $280,000-$300,000

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.