Greenlife Healthcare Staffing · 4 days ago
Internist / Nursing Home Physician
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. A nursing home facility in the Bronx is seeking an Internist or Nursing Home Physician to provide comprehensive medical care to residents, including diagnosing and treating illnesses, prescribing medication, and monitoring patient progress.
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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
Qualification
Required
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 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
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 potential to make additional income if the provider is on call.