Geriatrician

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing•The Bronx, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Geriatrician to join a network of federally qualified community health centers in the Bronx, New York. This role is dedicated to providing specialized medical care to the elderly population within a mission-driven community healthcare setting. The position offers flexible scheduling and involves 24-hour on-call service on a rotating weekly basis. It provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience in a collaborative and supportive environment focused on geriatric care and improving patient outcomes.

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.
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.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of and passion for Community Healthcare is preferred.

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.
Explains procedures and discusses 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.
Completes and submits 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.
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.
Obtains and maintains admitting privileges to affiliated hospitals.
Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary range of $225,000 to $250,000 per year.
Federal/State Loan Repayment Eligibility.
Generous Paid Time Off (4 weeks vacation; 6 sick; 6 personal; 9 paid holidays) including your birthday.
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.