Job Summary
Job Description
Essen is currently seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Primary Care Providers (MD or DO) 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.
Job Responsibilities
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 laws
Record complete, timely and legible medical records
Qualifications
Medical Doctor(MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic(DO) degree from an accredited United States medical school
Successful completion of residency and at an accredited healthcare institution or completed a US residency or 5 year pathway
Active NY License
Current New York State Medical Practitioner License
Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing. I’m guessing they can get this during the credentialing process
Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting
Experience working in a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient experiences with our organization