OverviewAt Essen Health Care, we care for that! As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from womens health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program. Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!Job Summary: Essen is currently seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Physicians in all Specialties. Psychiatrist, MD, Dermatologist, Ophthalmologist, Audiologist, Cardiologist, Primary Care Providers (MD); for All regions, within our Office, Urgent Care, House Calls & Nursing Home Divisions. We have openings in varies locations: Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Poughkeepsie, Long Island & Westchester County. We are an expanding primary care team and provide patients with high-quality treatment and diagnostic services.The Physicians role will be responsible for meeting, assessing and diagnosing patients and providing them with healthcare services that meet state and national standards for caregiving. They will be responsible for prescribing patients with appropriate medication, health regimens and lifestyle adjustments that will contribute to their recovery from diagnosed health issues, prevent future health issues and/or promote a healthier life. The right candidate will have a passion for providing diagnostic services to patients and will enjoy working closely with other healthcare professionals in our organization.Responsibilities:Work with the primary healthcare team to provide patients with primary medical care services within the standard of care for Nursing Home patients.Order laboratory and radiology tests and refer patients to specialists when appropriate and called for.Analyze reports, test results, medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and propose treatment options.Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions.Discuss potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensure that all allergy information is up-to-date before prescribing medication/treatment.Provide advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing.Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy lawsRecord complete, timely and legible medical records
