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

Care2u•Plainview, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Care2U is a healthcare startup that provides on-demand acute care and hospital-level care in patients' homes across New York City, Nassau, and Westchester counties. The company's mission is to reduce unnecessary emergency department visits and hospitalizations by delivering high-quality care in the comfort of the patient's home. This is a remote telehealth position, with initial training conducted in person in Plainview, NY. Candidates must hold a valid New York medical license.

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 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 patient assessments via telehealth with the assistance of on-scene PAs, NPs, or Paramedics to manage patients with acute illnesses and injuries.
Provide treatment and clinical management consistent with evidence-based guidelines.
Respond to on-demand and scheduled calls, focusing on quality and efficiency metrics to improve patient experience.
Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of field providers and care coordinators to efficiently manage complex care needs in the home.
Assess patients for risk factors associated with the care of the acute and complex chronically ill patient, including medication compliance and side effects, limited mobility, impaired nutrition, fall safety, and social isolation.
Complete patient records in the Electronic Health Record in a timely manner that meets acute care compliance standards and captures patient acuity.
Maintain a safe, secure, equitable, and healthy work environment by following safety procedures, quality standards, and complying with regulations.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Stay current on in-home acute care literature, technology, and regulatory issues.