Internist / Nursing Home Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Internist / Nursing Home Physician – Bronx, NY.

Location: Bronx, NY.
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (minimum 3 days/week).
Salary: $190,000 – $240,000/year.

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 You'll Love Working Here:

• Competitive salary of $190,000–$240,000/year.
• $15,000 sign-on bonus.
• $20,000 compliance bonus.
• Productivity bonuses, plus the potential for additional income for on-call coverage.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Commuter benefits.
• Visa sponsorship opportunities.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• Loan repayment assistance.
• Flexible schedules and stable employment.
• Exclusive 20% tuition reduction with a local college.
• Collaborative environment in a specialized geriatric care setting.
• Mission-driven work providing essential medical care to nursing home residents.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Active New York State medical license (required).
• Board Certified or Board Eligible.
• Residents and fellows are welcome to apply.
• Proficiency in geriatric medicine, chronic disease management, and electronic health records.
• Excellent bedside manner, strong communication skills, empathy, and the 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 patient appointments, 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