Infectious Disease Physician

Company: Essen Medical Associates
Location: Bronx
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Overview:Company overview: Essen Health Care is a growing community healthcare network provides high quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a population health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering services in primary & specialty offices, urgent care centers, and nursing homes, as well as house calls for home bound patients; all clinical services are also offered via telehealth. Our Care Management division supports patient-centered care through care coordination, complex care management and helping address health-related social needs.Founded in 1999, Essen provides care in all five boroughs of New York City, with a primary focus in the Bronx.Job Summary:Position Title: Infectious Disease PhysicianJob Summary: The Infectious Disease Physician should have extensive training in internal medicine and specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease. The Specialist is responsible for focusing on how diseases spread, how the body fights them and how to control them.J1 Waiver and CONRAD 30 Waiver Candidates Welcome!!!Responsibilities:Review patient medical records, including x-rays, blood work and other lab testsReview patient information of referrals from other medical professionalsRun diagnostic tests on patients with unidentified or drug resistant infectionsAnalyze test results to create a viable treatment plan for patientsConsult with other medical professionals about difficult infection casesBe able to conduct a physical exam and order additional laboratory testsAdminister immunizations or instruct patients infectious disease preventionProvide treatment regimens that are tailored to specific patient and population needsWork closely with the communities to identify outbreaks and infectious diseases and recommend treatment options and measures to prevent diseases from spreading throughout the communityConduct research on new strains of illness and keep track of community statistic s regarding spread and the effectiveness of treatment interventionsQualifications:Valid NYS Medical LicensePossess a certification of knowledge regarding the treatment, spread, containment and outcome for patients who are suffering from an infectious diseaseExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.Bilingual, fluent Spanish strongly preferredMust be Board Eligible or Board CertifiedSalary: $180,000-$250,000Equal Opportunity Employer:ESSEN HEALTH CARE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEREssen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.by Jobble

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