Physician - Nursing Home

Essen Medical Associates; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 210 000 - 320 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Essen Health Care is seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Physicians for our Nursing Home Division across multiple locations in New York, including Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Poughkeepsie, Long Island and Westchester. Physicians will assess, diagnose, and treat patients, prescribing appropriate medications and crafting care plans that meet state and national standards.

Strong collaboration with other healthcare professionals is essential to ensure high-quality, coordinated care for

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible in geriatrics, internal medicine, palliative care/hospice, or family medicine.
• Active NY medical license and DEA/DPS registrations.
• Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team across Essen Health Care network.

Responsabilités

• Provide primary medical care to nursing home patients within standard of care.
• Order laboratory and radiology tests and refer to specialists when appropriate.
• Prescribe medications and treatment regimens to manage diagnosed conditions.
• Discuss potential side effects and ensure allergy information is up-to-date.
• Maintain complete medical records and protect patient confidentiality.

Formation

MD/DO degree from US medical school

Description du poste

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, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. 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

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

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

Qualifications

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

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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.