Supervising Dermatologist (Nursing Home)

Essen Medical Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Medical Associates in New York is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Dermatology Physician to deliver comprehensive dermatologic care. The role involves providing consultations in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities while ensuring quality patient management.

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, complete a Dermatology residency, and possess an active New York medical license. The position offers the chance to significantly impact community health through diverse patient interactions.

Qualifications

• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology.
• DEA registration is required.
• Experience in SNF/LTC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide dermatology consultations and evaluations for SNF/LTC residents.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic skin conditions.
• Perform dermatologic procedures within scope.
• Supervise and collaborate with Nurse Practitioners.
• Ensure regulatory-compliant documentation in EMR systems.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Dermatology procedures

Skin condition management

Regulatory compliance

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

Completion of an accredited Dermatology residency

Active New York State medical license

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, 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

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Dermatology Physician (MD/DO) to provide comprehensive on-site dermatologic care within skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide dermatology consultations and evaluations for SNF/LTC residents
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic skin conditions, including skin cancers
• Perform dermatologic procedures within scope, including biopsies and lesion removal
• Supervise and collaborate with Nurse Practitioners and clinical staff
• Ensure regulatory-compliant documentation in EMR systems
• Participate in quality improvement and survey-readiness initiatives

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Dermatology residency
• Active New York State medical license

• DEA registration
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology
• Experience in SNF/LTC preferred

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. Essen Health Care provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.