Geriatrician
Bronx County, New York•Full-time
$225,000 - $250,000 annually
$225,000 - $250,000 annually
About the Job
Geriatrician – Bronx, NY
Location: Bronx, NY
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $225,000 – $250,000/year, commensurate with experience
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $225,000 – $250,000/year, commensurate with experience
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Geriatrician to join our team at a network of federally qualified community health centers (FQHCs) in the Bronx, NY. In this role, you'll provide specialized medical care to the elderly population within a mission-driven community healthcare setting.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Competitive salary of $225,000–$250,000/year, commensurate with experience.
- Federal/State loan repayment eligibility.
- Generous paid time off, including your birthday (4 weeks' vacation; 6 sick, 6 personal, and 9 paid holidays).
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
- Full benefits — 100% of cost covered for employee, 73.5% covered for family by employer.
- Term life insurance.
- Malpractice insurance coverage under FTCA.
- Paid continuing medical education.
- Flexible schedules and relocation reimbursement.
- Meaningful work improving patient outcomes and quality of life for the elderly population.
Qualifications:
- MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school, completion of an accredited residency program, and a Fellowship in Geriatrics.
- Valid NY State license, CDS, DEA, and BLS; Board Certified.
- Understanding of and passion for community healthcare preferred.
- Proficient in geriatric assessments, managing polypharmacy, diagnosing age-related conditions, and utilizing electronic health records.
- Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, empathy, patience, cultural competence, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Examine and test patients to assess medical conditions.
- Analyze records, reports, and test results to diagnose patients.
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccinations, and other specialized care to treat or prevent illness.
- Explain procedures and discuss results and prescribed treatments with patients.
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information.
- Refer patients to specialists when necessary; submit progress reports to the CMO.
- Advise patients and the community on diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow federal/state and organizational regulations.
- Plan and administer health programs and standards.
- Attend monthly/quarterly medical staff and education meetings.
- See patients irrespective of condition/diagnosis.
- Provide 24-hour on-call service on a rotating weekly basis.
- Obtain and maintain admitting privileges at affiliated hospitals.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Schedule: Full-time with flexible scheduling options and 24-hour on-call service on a rotating weekly basis.