Job Summary
Job Description
Overview
At 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 women’s 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
Job Summary: Our dedicated and compassionate team of professionals come from culturally diverse backgrounds and they share the common vision of providing our outpatient population with the best primary and preventative health care available.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
Diagnose complex medical problems by referring to a patient’s history, examining them and conducting neurological tests.
Counsel patients on neurological disorders and its background.
Order neurological tests and interpret the results of neuroimaging studies.
Prescribe and/or administer treatment and medication.
Order supportive care services for patients.
Perform physical and neurological examination of patients who are suffering from neurological disorders.
Order diagnostic tests such as blood tests, spinal fluid tests, and imaging tests such as MRIs.
Diagnose conditions and disorders based on physical and cognitive exams, and test results.
Develop treatment plans, and manage and adapt treatment of patients depending on progress.
Communicate treatment plans and home care instructions to patients.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor Osteopathy
Board Certified or Board Eligible
Accreditation with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
Specialty training in an accredited neurology residency program
Active License
Current New York State Medical Practitioner License
Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing.
Urgent Care or Emergency Department experience
Bilingual (Spanish / English) is a plus, but not a requirement
Working Hours