Nursing Home Medical Director
Listed compensation
$250k-$275k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.
Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program.
Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.
We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.
Job Summary
The Nursing Home Medical Director is an important member of the healthcare team in a nursing home, and is responsible for overall coordination of care and for implementation of policies related to care of the residents in a nursing home. The Nursing Home Medical Director has an important leadership role in assisting nursing home administration in providing quality care that is consistent with current standards of care.
We are seeking a dedicated Medical Director to oversee and lead one of our Nursing & Rehabilition locations. The ideal candidate will provide strategic direction, medical leadership, and ensure the delivery of high-quality employee and patient care.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical expertise and guidance to the organization- Develop and implement clinical policies and procedures- Supervise medical staff and ensure compliance with JCAHO standards- Conduct research to improve patient outcomes and quality of care- Manage medical management activities including utilization review and case management- Oversee critical care services and ensure optimal patient care- Collaborate with other departments to enhance patient care delivery
Qualifications
- MD/DO- Post-residency experience in a clinical setting preferred- Strong leadership skills with experience in supervising medical staff- In-depth knowledge of Nursing & Rehabilitation centers and medical best practices- Familiarity with managed care principles- Ability to adhere to regulatory standards and quality measures
Salary: $250,000-$275,000
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
Essen Medical Associates holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 82 active listings.
In New York, the Internal Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$259k (60 salary observations; 171 listings), vs ~$274k nationally (602 salary observations; 3,428 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $250k–$275k | Internal Medicine median $295k (middle half $220k–$417k)373 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New York vs national | $259k median in New York | $274k nationally (−6%)60 state / 602 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$243k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Internal Medicine listings in New York | 73 active | 1,302 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Physician listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,188 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Essen Medical Associates | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index82 active listings |
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