Attending Physician-Full Time

ATTENDING PHYSICIAN FULL-TIME STAFF POSITION The Parker Jewish Institute for Healthcare and Rehabilitation, located in New Hyde Park, NY, is seeking an Attending Physician to join our team of dedicated specialists working in the Medical Department.

WORKING AT PARKER The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers short term rehabilitation, sub-acute care and nursing home care, as well as community-based health care encompassing adult day health care, home health care, and a hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home.

Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.

In addition to a friendly, collaborative environment and exciting career-growth opportunities, Parker Jewish Institute also offers these convenience factors: A modern, safe and secure campus conveniently located on the Queens/Nassau County border that is easily accessible by public transportation or auto Free parking A superb, low-cost employee cafeteria Central to excellent housing, superior school districts and excellent shopping A variety of nearby child care options, colleges and universities POSITION OVERVIEW: In this role working alongside caring, dedicated, and experienced Medical leadership, the Attending Physician will report to the Vice President of Medical Services, and is responsible for the delivery of appropriate, adequate, compassionate and quality medical care of assigned residents in coordination with other members of the health care team.

Key Responsibilities Include: Capable and competent to examine residents and deliver quality care in varied settings to include subacute, long term, rehab and outpatient care Ability to order diagnostic workups and tests and timely completion of medical records and discharge summaries in a timely manner Assist in resident/patient/family education and re-examine, re-evaluate and modify care plans as necessary, including maintaining proper documentation in resident charts Prescribe medication as necessary Review all diagnostic testing results and make recommendations to findings Ensure Encounter forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner Educate and supervisor rotating medical and physician assistant students Participate in on call monthly/weekend medical coverage Maintain continual medical education credits POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) or more years of experience as an Attending Physician in a hospital with a geriatric population; or within a nursing home environment A medical degree from an accredited medical school Board certification (or eligibility) in a primary care specialty Completion of residency in Internal Medicine Eligibility for hospital admitting privileges Clean and active license to practice medicine in New York State Proficient in SigmaCare or a similar Electronic Medical Record software SUMMARY: This position is a key clinical leadership role within the organization, with the ability to make an impact and offers a significant personal and professional opportunity to join a world-renowned health care organization.

Parker provides a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits to include medical insurance, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off and more.

Full Time