Physician (Nursing Home Primary Care)

Quick Facts

• Role: Physician (Nursing Home Primary Care)
• Coverage area: Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Poughkeepsie, Long Island, Westchester County
• Board status: BC/BE physician for nursing home division

Description

Board Certified or Board Eligible physicians are sought to join an expanding primary care team providing high-quality treatment and diagnostic services for nursing home residents across the NYC area. The physician will assess and diagnose patients, order tests, prescribe medications and treatment regimens, and support recovery, prevention, and healthier long-term outcomes. The role emphasizes working closely with other healthcare professionals while adhering to state and national standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary medical care services to nursing home patients in accordance with the standard of care
• Order laboratory and radiology tests and refer to specialists when appropriate
• Analyze reports, test results, medical records, and examinations to diagnose conditions and propose treatment options
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals and other medications/treatment regimens for documented conditions
• Review and maintain up-to-date allergy information; discuss potential side effects with patients
• Provide lifestyle and diet guidance to improve health and support treatment
• Follow departmental policies and objectives, including quality improvement and safety/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
• Residency completion at an accredited institution (or completed U.S. residency/5-year pathway)
• Active New York State Medical Practitioner License
• Active DEA and DPS registration for prescription writing (may be obtained during credentialing)
• Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting
• Experience working in a team and collaborating with healthcare professionals

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer; opportunity to serve an ethnically diverse population