Job Summary
Essen House Calls is currently seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Physicians in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. We have openings in varies locations: Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Long Island & Westchester County.
The House Calls Physician provides comprehensive medical care to patients in their homes, focusing on those with limited mobility or access to traditional healthcare settings. This role requires strong clinical skills, compassion, and the ability to work independently while coordinating care with other healthcare professionals. This role will carry the expectation of serving in a supervisory medical director capacity after successfully completion of a probationary period.
Responsibilities
Provision of primary care: work with an interdisciplinary primary healthcare team to provide patients with primary medical care services within the standard of care for House Call patients.
• Team collaboration: ability to collaborate with mid-level providers and other members of the care team (e.g., community health workers)
• Administration: Manage, guide, and supervise interdisciplinary teams
• Mentorship and teaching: provide clinical guidance to members of the interdisciplinary team
• Patient Assessments: Conduct thorough evaluations of patients' medical history, physical condition, and medication usage during home visits.
• Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnose medical conditions and develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs, including prescribing medications as appropriate.
• Coordination of Care: Collaborate with other healthcare providers, including specialists and nurses, to ensure continuity of care.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about health management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications to improve health outcomes.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all home visits, including assessments, treatments, and follow-up plans.
• Emergency Response: Address urgent medical needs as they arise during home visits and provide referrals as necessary.
• Travel: Manage a schedule of home visits, traveling to patients' locations within the designated service area.
• Support Services: Assist in arranging additional services for patients, such as physical therapy, lab tests, or home health nursing.
Qualifications
Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) degree from an accredited United States medical school
• Successful completion of residency in internal medicine or family medicine at an accredited healthcare institution • Active NY License
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Geriatrics training is preferred but not required
• Current New York State Medical Practitioner License
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
• At least 5 years clinical experience post training
• Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting
• Experience working with a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient experiences with our organization
• Full Time applicants preferred
• Geriatric Medicine Preferred
• Palliative care experience a plus
• All-in compensation: $280-300K comprised of base and performance incentives
• Potential to purchase shares in company available for tenured providers
Work Environment:
• Primarily operates in patients' homes, which may include varying living conditions.
• May require travel within a designated geographic area. A driver will be provided within patient service area.
• May involve flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate patient needs.
About Essen House Calls:
Essen House Calls is one of the largest providers of home-based primary care and specialty services to a medically complex, geriatric, homebound population in the New York metropolitan area. We provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents. Join us in shaping how healthcare is delivered!
Salary: $280,000-$300,000
