Job Description
- Must have an active NY state Limited Permit as a physician.
- Entry levels are welcome to apply.
Benefits of the Nursing Home Physician/Limited Permit:
- The salary for this position is $59,000 - $65,000/yr.
- This is a full-time position.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- 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.
Responsibilities of the Nursing Home Physician/Limited Permit:
- Conduct routine check-ups for patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues.
- Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene, etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health.
- Conduct examinations of ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine their condition.
- Ask intuitive questions to discover the causes of illness.
- Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient’s medical history.
- Prescribe and interpret lab tests to obtain more information for underlying infections or abnormalities.
- Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration.
- Collaborate with other physicians, physician assistants, and nurses to form a high-performing medical team.
- Examine and provide treatments for injuries and refer patients to other physicians when needed (ophthalmologists, orthopedists, neurologists, etc.).
- Keep records of patients’ diseases, operations, or other significant information (e.g. allergic episodes).
- Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients.
- Remain up-to-speed with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars.