Physician - Nursing Home

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Physicians to join their Nursing Home Division in New York. This full-time role requires providing high-quality care and diagnostic services, working collaboratively with healthcare teams. Candidates will be responsible for assessing patients, prescribing treatments, and ensuring compliance with health standards. The position welcomes residents and fellows, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Palliative Care/Hospice or Family Medicine.
• Active NY License and Current NY State Medical Practitioner License.
• Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Work with healthcare team to provide primary medical care services.
• Order laboratory and radiology tests and refer patients when needed.
• Prescribe medications and discuss treatment options with patients.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with health information laws.

Skills

Primary care service

Diagnostic services

Team collaboration

Medical prescribing

Education

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

Job description

Job Summary Essen is currently seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Physicians in our Nursing Home Division. We have openings in varies locations Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Poughkeepsie, Long Island & Westchester County. We are an expanding primary care team and provide patients with high-quality treatment and diagnostic services. The Physicians role will be responsible for meeting, assessing and diagnosing patients and providing them with healthcare services that meet state and national standards for caregiving. They will be responsible for prescribing patients with appropriate medication, health regimens and lifestyle adjustments that will contribute to their recovery from diagnosed health issues, prevent future health issues and/or promote a healthier life. The right candidate will have a passion for providing diagnostic services to patients and will enjoy working closely with other healthcare professionals in our organization.

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.

Job Requirements

• BC/BE in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Palliative Care/Hospice or Family Medicine
• 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
• RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care