Physician - House Calls

Essen Medical Associates; United States; On-site; USD 280,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share purchase option

Driver provided for home visits

Flexible hours

Job summary

Essen Health Care — through Essen House Calls — is seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Physicians in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine for home-based primary care across Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Long Island and Westchester County. Join a growing team delivering high-quality care in patients' homes.

The role offers full-time hours with travel within the service area, and a compensation package of $280,000–$300,000 with performance incentives.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited United States medical school.
• Residency completed in internal medicine or family medicine at an accredited institution; NY license required.
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine; NYS license and DEA required.
• Geriatrics training preferred but not required; experience with primary care home visits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care within home visit setting as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with mid-level providers and care team members.
• Supervise and guide interdisciplinary teams; mentorship and teaching.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments during home visits; document findings and plan treatments.
• Diagnose conditions and develop individualized treatment plans; prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Coordinate care with specialists and nurses to ensure continuity of care; educate patients and families on health management.
• Maintain accurate medical records for home visits and follow-up plans.
• Respond to urgent medical needs during home visits and arrange referrals as needed.
• Travel to patient locations within designated service area; participate in flexible scheduling.

Skills

5+ years clinical experience

Geriatrics training (preferred)

Palliative care experience (plus)

Education

MD/DO from US medical school

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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