Specialty Manager/ Nursing Homes

At Essen Health Care, we care for that! 

As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide 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 urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program. 

Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!

Position title: Specialty Manager for Nursing Homes

Job summary: The Specialty Manager oversees the Nursing Home Division’s team of specialty providers and consultants, ensuring that clinical services are aligned with facility needs and organizational performance goals. This role provides leadership and oversight to both specialists and their supporting Clinical Assistants (CAs), ensuring visit targets are met, documentation is complete, and billing processes are timely. The Specialty Manager acts as the primary liaison between specialty services and facility leadership, driving quality, efficiency, and accountability across all consultative disciplines. This role requires a blend of clinical operations experience, people management, and performance tracking.

• Oversee the operational performance of all specialty providers and consultants within the Nursing Home Division,
• including psychiatry, podiatry, optometry, dentistry, and other consultative services.
• Monitor provider productivity, ensuring visit goals are met and reported accurately across facilities.
• Track and follow up on timely and complete documentation, including note submission and billing compliance.
• Supervise and support the Clinical Assistants working with specialty providers to ensure smooth coordination of visits, schedules, and documentation workflows.
• Serve as the main point of contact between specialty teams and facility administration, resolving escalations and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Maintain up-to-date tracking of provider assignments, service frequencies, and facility coverage to ensure ongoing alignment with patient care needs.
• Identify gaps in specialty services or performance trends and implement strategies to improve quality, efficiency, and outcomes.
• Support onboarding and offboarding of specialty providers and coordinate related operational setup (e.g., access, credentialing, schedules).
• Lead or assist with in-servicing and coaching of underperforming staff and specialists as needed.
• Ensure specialists and CAs adhere to internal guidelines, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards.

• Bachelor’s Degree Required

• Medical School Degree preferred

• Bilingual Spanish preferred

• Excellent communication skills

• Confidence when speaking to clinicians and business leaders

• Computer literate (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

• Strong organizational skills to give team direction 

• Knowledge of care provided in Nursing Homes 

• Aware of and complies with E&M Guidelines for Nursing Home Care 

• Able to navigate various EHR systems