Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
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.
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (minimum 3 days/week).
Salary: $190,000 – $240,000/year.
Position Overview:
A nursing home facility in the Bronx is seeking an Internist or Nursing Home Physician to provide comprehensive medical care to residents. This position offers a competitive base salary with additional bonus potential and flexible scheduling options. Residents and fellows are welcome to apply.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Competitive salary of $190,000–$240,000/year.
- $15,000 sign-on bonus.
- $20,000 compliance bonus.
- Productivity bonuses, plus 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.
- Collaborative environment in a specialized geriatric care setting.
- Mission-driven work providing essential medical care to nursing home residents.
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 skills, 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 (such as bacterial and viral infections) as well as chronic diseases and conditions (such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes).
- Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress, and re-evaluate treatments as necessary.
- Provide health and wellness advice to patients, including diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Immunize patients against preventable diseases.
- Maintain detailed notes of patient appointments, including comments, tests and/or treatments prescribed, and test 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 when necessary.
- Conduct research into the testing and development of new medications, methods of treatment, or procedures to prevent or control illness, disease, or injury.