Physician / Geriatrics / New York / Locum or Permanent / Nursing Home Physician (7 on 7 off) Job

Physician - Nursing Home Division

Essen Health Care is currently seeking Physicians for our Nursing Home Division in Manhattan and The Bronx. The selected candidate(s) will be responsible for providing quality routine patient care and rehabilitation to our patients. Essen Health Care specializes in delivering quality care in our community.

Job Description

• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients
• Ensure fulfillment of Essen Healthcare's commitment to quality care
• Diagnose and treat a variety of diseases in general practice
• Examine patients using medical instruments and equipment
• Collect, record, and maintain accurate patient information
• Document items such as past medical, family, and social history, review of systems, examinations, medications, allergies, assessment, and plan
• Order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on the patient's condition
• Analyze reports and findings of tests and examinations to diagnose conditions
• Administer or prescribe treatments
• Order lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan
• Vaccinate patients to immunize them from communicable diseases
• Advise patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease
• Consult with appropriate medical specialists when necessary; refer patients to subspecialists within the network

Requirements

• Successful candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in the field.