Primary Care Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Primary Care Physician

• Settings: Office, Urgent Care, House Calls, Nursing Home divisions

• Areas: Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Poughkeepsie, Long Island, Westchester County

Description

Provide primary medical care that meets state and national standards, including assessing and diagnosing patients, ordering diagnostic tests, and proposing treatment options. Prescribe appropriate medications and care regimens, discuss side effects and allergies, and support recovery and prevention through lifestyle and diet guidance. Work closely with other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care, including nursing home patient services.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care to nursing home patients in accordance with the standard of care

• Order laboratory and radiology tests and refer patients to specialists when appropriate

• Analyze reports, test results, medical records, and examinations to diagnose conditions and propose treatments

• Prescribe pharmaceuticals/medications and treatment regimens for documented medical conditions

• Review and confirm up-to-date allergy information before prescribing; discuss potential side effects with patients

• Provide advice on lifestyle and diet changes to improve health and treat current issues

• Follow departmental policies, procedures, quality improvement objectives, and safety/environmental/infection control standards

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with federal and state health information privacy laws

• Record complete, timely, and legible medical records

Requirements

• BC/BE in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Palliative Care/Hospice, or Family Medicine

• MD or DO from an accredited U.S. medical school

• Completed residency at an accredited healthcare institution (or completed a U.S. residency or 5-year pathway)

• Active New York medical practitioner license

• Active DEA and DPS registration for prescription writing (or ability to obtain during credentialing)

• Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting

• Experience collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals