Infectious Disease Physician (Nursing Home)

About the role

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Infectious Disease Physician (MD/DO) to deliver on-site infectious disease consultative services in skilled nursing and long-term care settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex infections, oversee antimicrobial therapy, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and Advanced Practice Providers.
• Provide infectious disease consultations for SNF/LTC residents.
• Diagnose and manage complex infections including pneumonia, UTIs, bacteremia, osteomyelitis, wound infections, HIV, and viral hepatitis.
• Direct antimicrobial therapy including IV and oral regimens.
• Order, interpret, and act upon cultures, labs, imaging, and diagnostic studies.
• Lead and support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
• Supervise and collaborate with Nurse Practitioners and facility clinical staff.
• Advise on infection prevention, isolation, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure accurate, timely EMR documentation in accordance with CMS and state requirements.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency.
• Fellowship training in Infectious Disease preferred.
• Active and unrestricted New York State medical license.
• DEA registration.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Infectious Disease.
• Experience in SNF/LTC or post-acute care preferred.

Benefits

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.