About the Role
As House Officer, you will work under the supervision of an Attending Physician to deliver high-quality patient care within the guidelines and limitations set forth by the New York State Education Department and the supervising physician/facility.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient examinations, obtain medical histories, and document findings accurately and comprehensively.
- Develop and implement patient care plans in collaboration with the supervising physician.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., laboratory work, imaging) under the direction of the supervising physician.
- Provide appropriate medical treatment and management of patient conditions as directed by the supervising physician.
- Prescribe medications (if permitted under the supervising physician's scope and facility policies).
- Perform medical procedures within the scope of their training and as authorized by the supervising physician.
- Provide patient education and counseling on health maintenance, disease management, and treatment plans.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, physician assistants, and specialists, to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited medical school (MD, DO, or equivalent).
- Successful completion of required USMLE or COMLEX examinations (as per NYS regulations for limited permits).
- Eligibility for or possession of a New York State Limited Permit to practice medicine.
- Strong clinical skills and medical knowledge.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work effectively under supervision.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient care and ethical medical practice.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
Skills
- Medical knowledge
- Patient care
- Ethical medical practice
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Supervision
- Computer skills
- Electronic health records (EHR) systems
Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Queens, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
Education Level
- MD
- DO
Salary/Compensations
- $75,000
Benefits
- Attractive salary
- Paid time off
- CME days plus allowance
- Competitive benefit package
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Wyckoff is committed to recruiting faculty that reflects the diversity of the community we serve.
