LGBTQIA+ Fellow, Department of Family and Community Medicine - Faculty Physician - Thomas Jeffe[...]

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated fellow in LGBTQIA+ Health to provide comprehensive clinical care, including HIV primary care and gender-affirming services. This 1-year fellowship offers a unique opportunity to work within a collaborative interprofessional team, engage in quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to the education of future healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will be committed to health equity and have a strong foundation in family or internal medicine. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion in its pursuit of excellence in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD or DO degree and be board certified or eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Commitment to health equity and anti-racist practices is required.

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical care in family medicine and LGBTQIA+ health.
• Engaging in quality improvement efforts in LGBTQIA+ care.
• Teaching resident physicians and medical students about LGBTQIA+ and HIV care.

Skills

Clinical Care

HIV Primary Care

LGBTQIA+ Health

Gender-Affirming Care

Patient-Centered Care

Education

MD or DO Degree

Job description

Job Details

The Department of Family & Community Medicine of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is currently accepting candidates for the position of The Jefferson Fellowship in LGBTQIA+ Health.

Job Description

This is a 1-year non-ACGME accredited fellowship position in LGBTQIA+ Health, hired as a 0.6 clinical FTE, full-time clinical faculty member. The role involves splitting clinical time between Jefferson Family Medicine Associates (Center City) and Jefferson Pride Care (Haddonfield, NJ).

Responsibilities will include:

1. Providing clinical care in family medicine, HIV primary care, and LGBTQIA+ health, including gender-affirming care.
2. Establishing and maintaining a panel of primary care patients, managing chronic and acute health conditions, and preventive care.
3. Participating in educational clinical experiences in HIV primary care with FM, IM, ID clinicians, LGBTQIA+ care with affirming medical subspecialists, behavioral health, and allied health professionals.
4. Engaging in quality improvement efforts and developing clinical services programs across Jefferson in LGBTQIA+ care.
5. Participating in at-home telephone call duties from 5-9 PM once monthly within a large DFCM call pool.
6. Collaborating as part of an interprofessional team (including MAs, RNs, behavioral health, social workers, population health specialists) providing patient-centered care.
7. Teaching resident physicians and medical students about LGBTQIA+ and HIV care.

Requirements:

Qualified applicants must hold an MD or DO degree and be board certified or eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine. Candidates must have or obtain a PA and NJ medical license. Academic appointment and salary will be based on experience. Jefferson offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. A demonstrated commitment to health equity and anti-racist practices is required. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds in medicine are strongly encouraged to apply.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson, located mainly in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey, is reimagining healthcare and higher education to create unparalleled value. With over 65,000 staff, Jefferson provides high-quality, compassionate clinical care, advances community health, prepares future professionals, and creates new knowledge through research.

Thomas Jefferson University, home to Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering, and Commerce, was founded in 1824 and now offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students across 10 colleges and three schools.

Jefferson Health, ranked among the top 15 non-profit healthcare systems nationally, is the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, operating 32 hospitals and over 700 outpatient and urgent care locations, serving millions annually.

Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit organization offering a range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for over 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to equal educational and employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, military status, disability, or other protected status.