Neurolohospitalist Medicine Physician Opportunity in Scenic Ithaca, New York
Join the Cayuga Health Neurohospitalist team and become part of a supportive, innovative, and independent healthcare system in the beautiful town of Ithaca, New York. Here, breathtaking landscapes complement an exceptional quality of life. We offer a per diem position within a dynamic, provider-led health system that prioritizes work-life balance, professional growth, and excellence in patient care.
Why Choose to work with Us?
- Collegial Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration, autonomy, and the freedom to practice medicine the way you envision it. Youll have ample support from advanced providers, skilled nursing staff, and a full range of medical and surgical sub-specialty services.
- Professional Growth: Sharpen your expertise and point-of-care. If teaching is your passion, theres an opportunity to guide and inspire the next generation of physicians by precepting Internal Medicine residents and Physician Assistant trainees.
Position Highlights:
- We are looking for Family Medicine physicians who want autonym in an independent, healthcare system.
- No OB but otherwise full scope of patients.
- Brand new, well-appointed offices in both Cortland and Ithaca NY.
- The space is well designed and has lab access and some specially services attached.
- Cayuga Health is quickly becoming the premier healthcare system in the fingers lakes with a focus on patient care and quality of life for the providers.
Key responsibilities
- Patient Care
- Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations and assessments
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients
- Prescribe medication and other appropriate therapies
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging
- Perform medical procedures and surgeries when necessary
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Provide patient education
- Communication
- Effectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues
- Documentation
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in a timely fashion
- Clinical Expertise
- Stay current with latest medical research, treatments and technologies
- Participate in CME and peer review activities
- Collaborate with other specialists and healthcare professionals to optimize patient care
- Work collaboratively with Advanced Practice Providers
- Participate in the education of clinical learners (residents, APP students, etc)
- Quality and Safety
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
- Ensure safe care is provided to all patients
- Ethical and Professional Standards
- Adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards of medical practice
- Uphold patient confidentiality and privacy
- Comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
Qualifications
- Doctorate MD or DO from an accredited medical school required
- Must have successfully completed a residency or fellowship commensurate with area of specialty.
- Be board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty, by a board acceptable to Hospital;
- Obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration;
- Obtain Medical Staff Privileges within the Health system
- DR-Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in applicable state required
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of evidence based medicine
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassion, empathy and a commitment to patient-centered care
- Ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare team
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and CME.
Working conditions
- Hospital, clinic, or healthcare facility setting
- May include on call and weekend shifts as required.