Neurologist (Nursing Home)

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!

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Neurology Physician (MD/DO) to provide on-site neurology consultations for residents in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. The physician will evaluate and manage complex neurologic disorders while collaborating with Advanced Practice Providers and facility teams.

• Provide on-site neurology consultations in SNF/LTC settings

• Diagnose and manage neurologic conditions including stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, neuropathy, and movement disorders

• Perform comprehensive neurologic examinations and cognitive assessments

• Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic studies including imaging and laboratory tests

• Manage neurologic medications and treatment plans

• Supervise and collaborate with Nurse Practitioners and interdisciplinary teams

• Participate in care planning, quality improvement, and hospital readmission reduction initiatives

• Ensure accurate and regulatory-compliant documentation in EMR systems

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

• Completion of an accredited Neurology residency

• Active and unrestricted New York State medical license

• DEA registration

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Neurology

• 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.