Internist / Nursing Home Physician
About The Position
A nursing home facility in the Bronx is seeking an Internist or Nursing Home Physician to provide comprehensive medical care to residents. This position offers a competitive base salary with additional bonus potential and flexible scheduling options. Residents and fellows are welcome to apply. Why Join Us? Work Schedule: Full-time or Part-time (Minimum of 3 days a week) Professional Growth: Collaborative environment in a specialized geriatric care setting. Impactful Work: Provide essential medical care to nursing home residents as part of a dedicated healthcare team.
Requirements
- Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Licensure: Active New York State Medical License (Required).
- Certification: Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible.
- Experience: Residents and fellows are welcome to apply.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in geriatric medicine, chronic disease management, and electronic health records.
- Soft Skills: Excellent bedside manner, strong communication skills, empathy, and ability to work effectively with elderly patients and their families.
Responsibilities
- Consult with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
- Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, such as bacterial and viral infections, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes.
- Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress, and re-evaluate treatments, as necessary.
- Provide health and wellness advice to patients, including diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Immunize patients against preventable diseases.
- Maintain detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests, and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.
- Refer patients to other medical specialists when necessary.
- Provide support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
- Prepare official health documents or records, when necessary.
- Conduct research into the testing and development of new medications, methods of treatment, or procedures to prevent or control illness, disease, or injury.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings
- Commuter Benefits program
- Visa Sponsorship opportunities
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- Loan repayment
- Flexible schedules
- Stable Employment
- Exclusive 20% Discount Tuition Reduction with local College
- $15,000 Sign-on bonus
- $20,000 Compliance bonus
- Productivity bonuses apply, and there is potential to make additional income if the provider is on call.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
