Physician - Nursing Home

Essen Medical Associates • New York, NY

7d • $200,000 - $230,000

About The Position

Essen Health Care is seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Physicians for its Nursing Home Division, with openings in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Poughkeepsie, Long Island, and Westchester County. The role is part of an expanding primary care team that provides patients with high-quality treatment and diagnostic services.

The Physician meets with, assesses, and diagnoses patients and provides healthcare services in accordance with state and national caregiving standards. The role includes prescribing appropriate medications, health regimens, and lifestyle adjustments to address diagnosed conditions, prevent future health issues, and support healthier living. The successful candidate will provide diagnostic services and work closely with other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Palliative Care/Hospice, or Family Medicine.
• MD or DO degree from an accredited United States medical school.
• Successful completion of residency at an accredited healthcare institution, or completion of a U.S. residency or five-year pathway.
• Active New York license and current New York State Medical Practitioner License.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration for prescription writing.
• Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting.
• Experience working and collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals to support positive, effective patient experiences.

Responsibilities

• Work with the primary healthcare team to provide patients with primary medical care within the standard of care for nursing home patients.
• Order laboratory and radiology tests and refer patients to specialists when appropriate.
• Analyze reports, test results, medical records, and examinations to diagnose patients’ conditions and propose treatment options.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens for identified and documented medical conditions.
• Discuss potential medication or treatment side effects with patients and ensure allergy information is up to date before prescribing.
• Advise patients on lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help treat their health issues.
• Follow departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, as well as quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with federal and state health information privacy laws.
• Record complete, timely, and legible medical records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree