Primary Care Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Primary Care Physician
• Patient population: Nursing home patients
• Schedule: Day shifts, typically 8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Compensation: $250,000–$300,000

Description

Provide primary medical care services to nursing home patients in accordance with the standard of care. Diagnose patient conditions using reports, test results, medical records, and examinations, and propose treatment options. Prescribe medications with safety checks by reviewing up-to-date allergy information and discussing potential side effects with patients.

Responsibilities

• Work with the primary healthcare team to provide primary care services for nursing home patients.
• 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 treatment options.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens for documented medical conditions.
• Discuss potential medication/treatment side effects and ensure allergy information is current before prescribing.
• Advise patients on lifestyle and diet changes to improve health and support treatment.
• Follow departmental policies, ongoing quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and 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 degree from an accredited U.S. medical school.
• Successful completion of residency (U.S. residency or 5-year pathway).
• Active New York State Medical Practitioner License.
• Current DEA and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration for prescription writing (may be obtained during credentialing).
• Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting.
• Experience working collaboratively with healthcare professionals and improving patient experiences as a team.

Benefits

• Salary: $250,000–$300,000
• Day shifts: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM