Junior Attending - Internal Medicine

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is recruiting a Junior Attending Physician to join its team.  We are seeking an Internal Medicine trained physician to join us in pursuit of high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates are those who have some experience as a hospitalist and primary care, focus on patient experience, and strive for value-based clinical decision making. This is a full-time Junior attending position who will provide both inpatient and outpatient services.

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is a 220-bed teaching hospital located in a residential neighborhood directly on the border of northern Brooklyn and Western Queens. We serve a variety of cultural and ethnic communities. We are committed to quality and compassion in addressing the healthcare needs of urban neighborhoods.

The Internal Medicine physician will provide primary care services (annual physicals, chronic disease management, urgent care/ sick visits) at one of our practices in Brooklyn and provide hospitalist (providing care to patients who are currently hospitalized) coverage at the main campus.

Responsibilities:

• Review patient’s history and perform physical examinations. Evaluate, diagnose, and provide appropriate treatment and patient care. Refer patient to specialist as needed.
• Provide quality clinical diagnostic skills in the delivery of patient care. Review all test results and recommend suitable management for the patient, including but not limited to, preventive health recommendations and habits.
• Perform medical procedures as necessary
• Coordinate and oversee patient care in the hospital, including specialists and ancillary staff
• Monitor patients’ progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
• Prescribe medications and formulate ongoing treatment and disease management plans.
• Provide relationship-centered care, considering the patient’s psychosocial and physical needs.
• Collect and record patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results. Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Communicate effectively with the clinical team to ensure total delivery of quality care.
• Participate in medical staff educational programs and meetings.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or foreign equivalent
• Completion of three year post graduate medical training from a U.S. accredited residency program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Seeking both experienced and newly trained providers
• Must possess a current, unrestricted New York State license.
• Must possess active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration or be eligible for registration.
• Must possess active Medicare/Medicaid Enrollment or be eligible to enroll.
• BLS or ACLS required.
• Must possess strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and Microsoft Office
• Clinical proficiency in evidence-based primary care

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

We offer an attractive salary, paid malpractice, generous paid time off program, CME days plus allowance, retirement benefits and a competitive benefit package. Schedule is Monday – Friday with minimal on call rotation, by phone only.  Compensation ranges from $150K (not including benefits). Loan forgiveness programs are available for eligible candidates.

 To apply, please submit a Cover Letter and CV to:

Elena R. Lowe, CPCS, CPMSM, CPPM, CPCO

Vice President, Faculty Practice & Managed Care

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

374 Stockholm Street

Brooklyn, NY 11237

Email: erlowe@wyckoffhospital.org

Wyckoff is committed to recruiting faculty that reflects the diversity of the community we serve.