Gastroenterologist (Nursing Home)

Overview

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Gastroenterology Physician (MD/DO) to provide comprehensive GI care to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The physician will evaluate and manage acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions while collaborating with Advanced Practice Providers and facility staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site gastroenterology consultations for SNF/LTC residents
• Diagnose and manage GI conditions including GERD, GI bleeding, liver disease, constipation, dysphagia, and IBD
• Order, interpret, and act upon labs, imaging, stool studies, and diagnostic tests
• Perform GI-related procedures within scope of training, as indicated
• Supervise and collaborate with Nurse Practitioners and interdisciplinary teams
• Optimize medications, nutrition plans, and bowel regimens
• Ensure accurate, regulatory-compliant EMR documentation
• Support quality improvement and hospital readmission reduction initiatives

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency
• Fellowship training in Gastroenterology preferred
• Active and unrestricted New York State medical license
• DEA registration
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Gastroenterology
• Experience in SNF/LTC or post-acute care preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.