Internist (Nursing Home)
Brooklyn, New York•Full-time
$205,000+ annually
$205,000+ annually
About the Job
Internist (Nursing Home) – Brooklyn, NY
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $205,000/year (negotiable) + bonuses
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $205,000/year (negotiable) + bonuses
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Internist to join our team at a nursing home in Brooklyn, NY. In this role, you'll deliver comprehensive care to geriatric and long-term care patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Competitive salary of $205,000/year (based on experience), plus bonuses and incentives.
- $15,000 sign-on bonus.
- $20,000 compliance bonus.
- Productivity bonuses, with the potential for additional income for on-call coverage.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Commuter benefits.
- Visa sponsorship opportunities.
- Malpractice insurance coverage.
- Loan repayment assistance.
- Flexible schedules and stable employment.
- Exclusive 20% tuition reduction with a local college.
- The opportunity to develop expertise in geriatric and long-term care medicine while improving quality of life for elderly and chronically ill patients.
Qualifications:
- MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Active New York State medical license.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.
- Prior experience in geriatrics, nursing homes, or long-term care settings preferred.
- Proficiency in EHR systems, chronic disease management, and preventive care protocols.
- Compassion, strong communication, cultural competency, and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities:
- Consult with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
- Diagnose and treat acute illnesses (bacterial and viral infections) and chronic conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes.
- Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized care to treat or prevent illness.
- Explain procedures and discuss test results and prescribed treatments with patients.
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress, and re-evaluate treatments as necessary.
- Provide health and wellness advice, including diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Immunize patients against preventable diseases.
- Maintain detailed notes of patient appointments, including tests, treatments, and 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 as needed.
- Contribute to research on new treatments and methods to prevent or control illness.