Physician / City Medical Specialist IV, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established public health agency dedicated to improving community health. As a City Medical Specialist IV, you will play a crucial role in treating tuberculosis and ensuring patient compliance while working with a dedicated team. This position offers unmatched benefits, including loan forgiveness programs, premium-free health insurance, and a robust work-life balance. You will help shape public health initiatives in one of the largest cities in the U.S., making a significant impact on the lives of New Yorkers. If you are passionate about public health and looking for a fulfilling career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Premium-Free Health Insurance

Public Sector Pension Plan

Work From Home Policy

Worksite Wellness Program

Job Security

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in New York.
• Experience in treating TB disease and managing complex regimens.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate laboratory data to determine treatment needs for TB.
• Supervise treatments and monitor patient compliance.
• Consult with community doctors on TB management.

Skills

Medical Licensure

Board Certification

Epidemiology

Infectious Disease Management

Patient Care Protocols

Education

Medical Degree

Master's in Public Health

Job description

Physician / City Medical Specialist IV, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

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Division/Program Summary Description

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) is under the Division of Disease Control, comprising 4 TB chest centers, 8 sexual health clinics and 1 immunization clinic. The mission of the BPHC is to promote a healthy community by providing New Yorkers with the resources needed to make informed and empowered health decisions; identify and treat tuberculosis and provide immunization and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status.

Division/Program Summary Description

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) is under the Division of Disease Control, comprising 4 TB chest centers, 8 sexual health clinics and 1 immunization clinic. The mission of the BPHC is to promote a healthy community by providing New Yorkers with the resources needed to make informed and empowered health decisions; identify and treat tuberculosis and provide immunization and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status.

Position Summary

BPHC seeks to hire a City Medical Specialist, Level IV. This individual will report directly to the Medical Director of TB Services and play a pivotal role in the treatment of TB disease and TB infection, thus helping to promote community health and safety.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Performing histories and physicals, evaluating laboratory and microbiologic data and radiological studies to determine if a patient needs treatment for TB disease or infection.
• Supervising or formulating treatments and interventions, including complex regimens for patients with drug resistant and multidrug resistant TB.
• Monitoring and ensuring patient compliance during treatment.
• Participating in the implementation of patient care protocols in the care and treatment of latent TB infection or active TB disease in the BPHC chest centers.
• Overseeing work of other City Medical Specialists, health care providers and BPHC staff in the evaluation and treatment of tuberculosis.
• Working with the case management staff in the Bureau of TB Control (BTBC), as an integral member of the case management team, performing systematic reviews of patient cases and contact investigation.
• Participating in contact investigation and evaluating clients for disease or preventative therapy.
• Acting as a consultant to community doctors and other health care providers in all aspects of tuberculosis.
• Attending conferences, symposiums, seminars, and meetings as appropriate.
• Writing standard and special reports as assigned.
  
  

Why You Should Work For Us

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program and
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
  
  

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

CITY MEDICAL SPECIALIST - 53039

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and either:

• Valid Board Certification issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the agency; or
• Current approved application on file for admission to the certifying examination given by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the agency.
  
  

To be assigned to Assignment Level II, individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements for Assignment Level I described above, one year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area.

To be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals must possess:

• A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and
• A Master's degree in Public Health, or equivalent Master's degree, including or supplemented by graduate credits in epidemiology and biostatistics. Completion of Epidemic Intelligence Service program of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention may be used to substitute for this Master's degree; and
• At least two years of satisfactory experience after receipt of the Master's degree, or equivalent, in the practice of epidemiology. Specialty Board Certification or eligibility may be substituted for one year of this experience.
  
  

To be assigned to Assignment Level IV, individuals must possess:

• A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and
• Completion of an approved residency program in an accredited hospital, including three years of experience, in either internal medicine, or family practice, or pediatrics, or another related specialty area required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; and
• Valid board certification or board eligibility issued by the appropriate American Subspecialty Board in Infectious Disease, Pulmonary Medicine, or a related subspecialty; and
• Completion of an approved fellowship program in an accredited hospital, including two years of experience, in either infectious diseases, or pulmonary medicine, or another related subspecialty required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
  
  

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

, $170,325.00 – $182,522.00

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