Geriatrician

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing • New York, NY

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Geriatrician to fill an opening with a network of federally qualified community health centers located in the Bronx, New York. This role focuses on providing specialized medical care to the elderly population within a mission-driven community healthcare setting.

Requirements

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an accredited residency program.
• Completion of a Fellowship in Geriatrics.
• Valid NY State license, CDS, DEA, and BLS.
• Must be Board Certified.
• Understanding of and passion for Community Healthcare is preferred.
• Proficient in conducting geriatric assessments, managing polypharmacy, diagnosing age-related conditions, and utilizing electronic health records.
• Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, empathy, patience, cultural competence, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Examines or conducts tests on patients to provide information on medical conditions.
• Analyzes records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose the medical condition of the patient.
• Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results on prescribed treatments with patients.
• Collects, records, and maintains patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination reports.
• Refers patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary. Complete and submit appropriate progress reports to the CMO.
• Advises patients and the community concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and follows federal/state and organization regulations in this regard.
• Plans, implements, or administers health programs or standards in the organization for information, prevention, or treatment of injury or illness.
• Attends scheduled monthly and quarterly medical staff meetings as well as education meetings.
• Agrees to see patients irrespective of their medical condition/diagnosis.
• Provides 24-hour on-call service on a rotating weekly basis.
• Conducts research to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease injury.
• Obtain and maintain admitting privileges to affiliated hospitals.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Benefits

• Federal/State Loan Repayment Eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off including your birthday (4 weeks vacation; 6 sick; 6 personal; 9 paid holidays)
• Contribution to 401K plan
• Full Benefits - 100% of cost covered for employee, 73.5% covered for family by employer
• Term Life Insurance
• Malpractice insurance coverage under FTCA
• Paid continuing medical education
• Flexible schedules
• Relocation Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior