Internist / Nursing Home

Internist / Nursing Home - Brooklyn, NY (#3349)

• Location:?Brooklyn, NY
• Employment Type:?Full-Time position
• Salary:?$205,000 / year (negotiable) + Bonuses

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

Position Overview: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking a?Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Internist?to join a nursing home in Brooklyn, NY. This role focuses on delivering comprehensive care to geriatric and long-term care patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

• Work Schedule:
• Full-Time position.
• Professional Growth:
• Develop expertise in geriatric and long-term care medicine.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to innovate patient care strategies.
• Impactful Work:
• Improve quality of life for elderly and chronically ill patients in a nursing home setting.
Key Responsibilities:
• Consult with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, such as bacterial and viral infections, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes.
• Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress, and re-evaluate treatments, as necessary.
• Provide health and wellness advice to patients, including diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Immunize patients against preventable diseases.
• Maintain detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests, and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.
• Refer patients to other medical specialists, when necessary.
• Provide support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
• Prepare official health documents or records, when necessary.
• Conduct research into the testing and development of new medications, methods of treatment, or procedures to prevent or control illness, disease, or injury.

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing ? Empowering Healthcare Professionals, Enriching Lives. Requirements Qualifications:

• Education:?MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Licensure:?Active New York State Medical License.
• Certification:?Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Experience:?Prior experience in geriatrics, nursing homes, or long-term care settings preferred.
• Technical Skills:?Proficiency in EHR systems, chronic disease management, and preventive care protocols.
• Soft Skills:?Compassion, strong communication, cultural competency, and teamwork.
Benefits
• Competitive Compensation:
• $205,000 annual salary (based on experience).
• Comprehensive Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Salary may reflect bonuses and incentives
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings
• Commuter Benefits program
• Visa Sponsorship opportunities
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Loan repayment
• Flexible schedules
• Stable Employment
• Exclusive 20% Discount Tuition Reduction with local college
• $15,000 Sign-on bonus
• $20,000 Compliance bonus
• Productivity bonuses apply, and the potential to make additional income if the provider will be on call.