Geriatrician

Geriatrician- Bronx, NY (#3010)

Must be Board Certified

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Geriatrician to fill an opening with a network of federally qualified community health centers located in Bronx, New York.

Responsibilitiesof theGeriatrician:

• Examines or conducts tests on patients to provide information on medical conditions.
• Analyzes records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose the medical condition of the patient.
• Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results on prescribed treatments with patients.
• Collects, records, and maintains patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination reports.
• Refers patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary. Complete and submit appropriate progress reports to the CMO.
• Advises patients and the community concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and follows federal/state and organization regulations in this regard.
• Plans, implements or administers health programs or standards in the organization for information, prevention, or treatment of injury or illness.
• Attends scheduled monthly and quarterly medical staff meetings as well as education meetings.
• Agrees to see patients irrespective of their medical condition/diagnosis.
• Provides 24-hour on-call service on a rotating weekly basis.
• Conducts research to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent, or control disease injury.
• Obtain and maintain admitting privileges to Urban Health Plan's affiliated hospitals.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a nationwide recruitment agency, matching both new grads and advanced practitioners to hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices.

Requirements

• Must have an MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school and completion of the accredited residency program
• Must have completed a Fellowship in Geriatrics
• Must be Board Certified
• Must have valid NY State license, CDS, DEA, and BLS
• Understanding of and passion for Community Healthcare is preferred

Benefits

• The salary for this position is $235,000 - $260,000 / yr
• This is a Full-time position
• Federal/State Loan Repayment Eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off including your birthday (4 weeks vacation; 6 sick; 6 personal; 9 paid holidays)
• Contribution to 401K plan
• Full Benefits - 100% of the cost is covered for employee, 73.5% covered for the family by the employer
• Term Life Insurance
• Malpractice insurance coverage under FTCA
• Paid continuing medical education
• Flexible schedules
• Relocation Reimbursement

Qualification

Professional Degree