Internist / Nursing Home Physician - Bronx, NY (#2344)
Location: Bronx, NY
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (Minimum of 3 days a week)
Salary: $190,000 - $240,000/yr
Position Overview
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?
Competitive Compensation: $190,000 - $240,000/yr.
Comprehensive 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.
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.
Qualifications
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.
Key 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.