Gastroenterologist (Nursing Home)

Overview

At Essen Health Care, we care for that!

As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under‑served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in‑person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.

Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!

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.