Geriatrician

Geriatrician - Bronx, NY (#3382)

Location: Bronx, NY

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $225,000 - $250,000 annually

Position Overview:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Geriatrician to fill an opening with a network of federally qualified community health centers located in the Bronx, New York. This role focuses on providing specialized medical care to the elderly population within a mission-driven community healthcare setting.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive annual salary range of $225,000 to $250,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
• Federal/State Loan Repayment Eligibility, Generous Paid Time Off including your birthday (4 weeks vacation; 6 sick; 6 personal; 9 paid holidays), Contribution to 401K plan, Full Benefits - 100% of cost covered for employee, 73.5% covered for family by employer, Term Life Insurance, Malpractice insurance coverage under FTCA, Paid continuing medical education, Flexible schedules, Relocation Reimbursement
• Work Schedule: This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling options and 24-hour on-call service on a rotating weekly basis.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive federally qualified community health center environment with a focus on geriatric care.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes and quality of life for the elderly population.

Qualifications:

• Education: MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an accredited residency program. Must have completion of a Fellowship in Geriatrics.
• Licensure: Valid NY State license, CDS, DEA, and BLS. Must be Board Certified.
• Experience: Understanding of and passion for Community Healthcare is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in conducting geriatric assessments, managing polypharmacy, diagnosing conditions, and utilizing electronic health records.
• Soft Skills: Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, empathy, patience, cultural competence, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Examines and tests patients, analyzes records to diagnose conditions, and prescribes or administers treatments, medications, and therapies.
• Explains procedures and test results, collects and maintains patient records, refers patients to specialists, and submits reports to the CMO.
• Advises patients and the community on health and disease prevention, maintains confidentiality, and complies with regulations.
• Plans and administers health programs, attends required meetings, treats all patients regardless of condition, and provides 24-hour on-call service on a rotating basis.
• Conducts research, obtains and maintains hospital admitting privileges, and performs other assigned duties.

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