Internist

Internist

A nursing home facility in Bergen County, NJ, 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.

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.

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 NJ 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.