Gastroenterologist (Nursing Home)

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Gastroenterology Physician (MD/DO) to provide comprehensive GI care to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The physician will evaluate and manage acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions while collaborating with Advanced Practice Providers and facility staff.

• Provide on-site gastroenterology consultations for SNF/LTC residents

• Diagnose and manage GI conditions including GERD, GI bleeding, liver disease, constipation, dysphagia, and IBD

• Order, interpret, and act upon labs, imaging, stool studies, and diagnostic tests

• Perform GI-related procedures within scope of training, as indicated

• Supervise and collaborate with Nurse Practitioners and interdisciplinary teams

• Optimize medications, nutrition plans, and bowel regimens

• Ensure accurate, regulatory-compliant EMR documentation

• Support quality improvement and hospital readmission reduction initiatives

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency

• Fellowship training in Gastroenterology preferred

• Active and unrestricted New York State medical license

• DEA registration

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Gastroenterology

• Experience in SNF/LTC or post-acute care preferred

Essen 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.