Medical Doctor

Housing Works; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 200 000 - 220 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive healthcare plans

PTO accrual up to 30 days

Educational benefits for tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Housing Works in New York City is seeking a dedicated attending physician to provide medical care in a community health center recognized as a Patient Centered Medical Home. The role includes primary care for adults, managing acute and chronic conditions, and collaborating with other healthcare providers.

Ideal candidates will have a valid New York State Medical license, experience in HIV/AIDS care, and be able to deliver gender-affirming, trauma-informed healthcare. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Medical licensure is required.
• Experience in Primary Care, HIV/AIDS, and harm reduction preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide primary medical care to adults and manage patients' conditions.
• Perform examinations and prescribe diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and proper documentation.
• Collaborate with other health care providers for coordinated care.

Connaissances

Primary Care

Clinical management

HIV/AIDS medicine

Bilingual English/Spanish

Formation

New York State Medical licensure

Outils

Electronic health record

Description du poste

145 East 125th Street, 145 E 125th St, New York, NY 10035, USA

Description

Overview: The attending physician is responsible for the provision of medical care in a community health center, which is recognized as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home, and which is a Federally Qualified Health Center, with a homeless program. The attending physician will report to the Medical Director, or their physician designee. He/she will provide collaboration and supervision to the Nurse care coordinator.

Salary Range: $200,000-$220,000 annually commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

• Performs complete history and physical examinations in accordance with current standardsof professional practice, regulatory requirements and agency policies and procedures.
• Provides primary medical care to adults and manages acute and chronic conditions.
• Assesses patients’ conditions and age-specific medical needs; sets goals and prescribes appropriate clinical interventions to meet those goals.
• Provides complete and appropriate documentation in the electronic health record regarding clinical observations, diagnoses, treatment objectives and patients’ responses to treatment regimens. Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Collaborates effectively with other health care providers in planning interventions to best meet patients’ needs in a timely manner and to promote the continuum of care.
• Prescribes appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures related to patients’ health status and facilitates appropriate treatment interventions predicated on results of these procedures.
• Performs direct patient care procedures including but not limited to venipuncture and in accordance with agency policies and procedures, acceptable standards of practice, and in accordance with approved delineation of privileges.
• Participates in the development of standards of care as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer and/or Chief Operating Officer.
• Orders medical subspecialty consultation and evaluates for the need for hospitalizations and coordinates the transfer of the resident/patient.
• Provides emergency medical care as maybe required by resident/patient, staff and visitors.
• Participates in continuing education programs appropriate to the practice.
• Participates in the Quality Maintenance Program at the request of the committee.
• Participates in the meetings of the Medical Department.
• Maintains confidential case records, medical charts and files pertaining to the resident/patient.
• Provides health promotion/disease prevention education specific to the needs of the AIDS patient.
• Participates in the development of patient care protocols.
• Maintains the Quality Assurance Program that defines methods for the identification and selection of clinical and administrative problems, along with strategies for corrective action to better provide services in accordance with current standards of professional practice.
• The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all the job functions.
• Must be able to provide strengths-based, gender-affirming, trauma informed, low-threshold/ harm reduction-aligned healthcare to patients with diverse identities and lived experiences.

Job Requirements

• Has current New York State Medical licensure.
• Experience in Primary Care and clinical management of persons with HIV/AIDS and experience in harm reduction principles is preferred.
• Certified and/or demonstrated expertise and experience in HIV/AIDS medicine.
• Previous experience with an electronic health record, preferred.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with the computer and perform medical procedures as indicated.
• Auditory acuity to handle phone calls and interact extensively with patients.
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance.
• Maintains CMEs/CEUs required for licensure.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Preference for individuals with experiencing working in a community-based setting, particularly with patients who are LGTBQIA+, and/or have experienced homelessness, substance use, and/or mental health challenges.

Housing Works requires employees working in our Health Services division to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a legal accommodation. If you need an accommodation for any reason, including related to this job requirement, please contact Human Resources.

Benefits

We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and textbooks.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.