Internist / Nursing Home Physician
Bronx, New York•Full-time
$190,000 - $240,000 annually
$190,000 - $240,000 annually
About the Job
Internist / Nursing Home Physician – Bronx, NY
Location: Bronx, NY
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (minimum 3 days/week)
Salary: $190,000 – $240,000/year, plus bonuses
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (minimum 3 days/week)
Salary: $190,000 – $240,000/year, plus bonuses
Position Overview:
We are seeking an Internist or Nursing Home Physician to join our team at a nursing home facility in the Bronx, NY, providing comprehensive medical care to residents. This position offers a competitive base salary with additional bonus potential and flexible scheduling. Residents and fellows are welcome to apply.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Competitive salary of $190,000–$240,000/year, plus bonuses.
- $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.
- A collaborative environment in a specialized geriatric care setting.
Qualifications:
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Active New York State medical license (required).
- Board Certified or Board Eligible.
- Residents and fellows are welcome to apply.
- Proficiency in geriatric medicine, chronic disease management, and electronic health records.
- Excellent bedside manner, strong communication, empathy, and the ability to work effectively with elderly patients and their families.
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.