Medical Doctor
ResponsibilitiesWork 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 recordsSpecialties (Accepting New Grads for all specialities)Primary CareUrgent CareHouse Calls (with a driver)Nursing HomesPain ManagementCardiologyOthoG.IUrologyNeurologyOphthalmologyOptometryRequirementsBC/BE in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Palliative Care/Hospice or Family MedicineMedical Doctor(MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic(DO) degree from an accredited United States medical schoolSuccessful completion of residency and at an accredited healthcare institution or completed a US residency or 5 year pathwayActive NY LicenseCurrent New York State Medical Practitioner LicenseCurrent Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing. I’m guessing they can get this during the credentialing processExperience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical settingExperience working in a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient experiences with our organization