Internist / Nursing Home

Internist / Nursing Home - Poughkeepsie, NY

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking an Internist to fill an opening with a nursing home located in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Requirements of the Internist:

• Must have an active State License
• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible

Benefits of the Internist:

• The base salary for this position is $205,000 / yr (Negotiable)
• This is a Full-time or Part-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
• $15,000 Sign-on bonus
• $20,000 Compliance bonus
• Productivity bonuses apply and a potential to make additional income if the provider will be on call.

Responsibilities of the Internist:

• 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.