Internist / Nursing Home Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Internist / Nursing Home Physician - Bronx, NY (#2344)

Location: Bronx, NY
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (Minimum of 3 days a week)
Salary: $190,000 - $240,000/yr

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

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 Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: $190,000 - $240,000/yr.

• Comprehensive 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 there is potential to make additional income if the provider is on call.
• Work Schedule: Full-time or Part-time (Minimum of 3 days a week)
• Professional Growth: Collaborative environment in a specialized geriatric care setting.
• Impactful Work: Provide essential medical care to nursing home residents as part of a dedicated healthcare team.

Qualifications

• 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 are 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.

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 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.