Full-Time Emergency Medicine (EM) or Attending Hospitalist Physician | Telehealth (Remote)

Care2u•Farmingdale, NY

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

Care2U is a fast-growing healthcare startup providing on-demand acute care and hospital-level care in patients’ homes throughout New York City, Nassau, and Westchester counties. Its mission is to reduce unnecessary emergency department visits and hospitalizations by delivering high-quality care at home. This is a telehealth position described as remote, with initial training conducted in person in Plainview, New York. The posting also describes the work location as hybrid remote in Plainview, NY. The physician conducts telehealth assessments with support from on-scene PAs, NPs, or paramedics, and manages patients with acute illnesses and injuries. The role includes providing evidence-based treatment and clinical management, responding to on-demand and scheduled calls, and collaborating with field providers and care coordinators to manage complex care needs in the home. Physicians assess risk factors affecting acute and chronically ill patients, document care in the electronic health record, maintain a safe and compliant work environment, protect patient confidentiality, and stay current on in-home acute care literature, technology, and regulation. This is a full-time role with a schedule of 144 hours per month and shifts of 8, 10, or 12 hours. The service operates 365 days a year. Total compensation is stated as greater than $300,000, with an hourly rate of $140 (up to $170 with volume bonuses) and supplemental volume incentives or quarterly bonuses.

Requirements

Medical degree from an accredited university.
Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine.
Valid medical license in New York State.
Able to meet credentialing requirements, including holding a DEA certificate.
Emergency department or hospitalist experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in geriatric medicine, Hospital at Home, or post-acute care.
Experience providing telehealth or in-home visits.

Responsibilities

Conduct telehealth patient assessments with assistance from on-scene PAs, NPs, or paramedics, managing patients with acute illnesses and injuries.
Provide treatment and clinical management consistent with evidence-based guidelines.
Respond to on-demand and scheduled calls and focus on quality and efficiency metrics to improve patient experience.
Collaborate with field providers and care coordinators to manage complex care needs in the home.
Assess patient risk factors, including medication compliance and side effects, limited mobility, impaired nutrition, fall safety, and social isolation.
Complete patient records in the electronic health record promptly, meeting acute-care compliance standards and documenting patient acuity.
Maintain a safe, secure, equitable, and healthy work environment by following safety procedures and quality standards and complying with regulations.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Stay current on in-home acute care literature, technology, and regulatory issues.