Orthopedics - Essen Medical Associates

At Essen Health Care, we care for that! 

As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program. 

Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!

Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled orthopedic doctor to surgically or therapeutically treat and repair any injuries or illnesses to the musculoskeletal system. The orthopedic doctor's responsibilities include setting broken bones with braces, pins, splints, or casts, diagnosing injuries or illnesses to bones, joints, and ligaments, and correcting defects to the musculoskeletal system. An orthopedic doctor may specialize in one area of the body, such as the spine, or in one area such as pediatric orthopedics, oncology orthopedics, or sports medicine.

To be a successful orthopedic doctor, you should be attentive and meticulous with good hand dexterity. You should also have good interpersonal and communication skills, and show compassion and empathy for your patients.

Responsibilities include:

• Taking patients' histories, using specialized equipment to determine the extent of a fraction or injury, and determining the best mode of treatment.
• Performing blood tests to check for degenerative bone conditions.
• Strengthening an area of the body through exercises, ultrasounds, and strength training.
• Surgically repairing bones, nerves, ligaments, tendons, and joints to promote healing.
• Treating Acute and chronic injuries and pain.
• Prescribing medications to aid patients in their recovery.
• Monitoring patients' healing processes and making necessary adjustments to their treatment plans.
• Arranging rehabilitation plans after surgeries.
• Supervising and assigning duties to nurses and other medical staff, and referring patients to other specialists for further treatment or recovery plans.
• Enhancing your abilities and remaining up to date through attending medical conferences and courses.

Salary: $200,000-$350,000

Job Requirements:

• A medical degree in orthopedics and the successful completion of a fellowship and residency.
• A license and certification to practice medicine.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• A good working knowledge of the methods and equipment used in orthopedics.
• Flexibility and the ability to work shifts and remain on call for emergency situations.

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.