ACS Physician

The Floating Hospital-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
New York, NY
251-500 employees
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The position involves providing medical care to adolescents in the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Responsibilities include taking patient histories, identifying needs, making diagnoses, and developing treatment plans. The role also encompasses performing physical and gynecological examinations, writing prescriptions, completing medical documentation, and managing referrals. Additionally, the position requires administering immunizations, distributing medications, and reviewing laboratory results to make treatment decisions. The physician will also evaluate DJJ employees on an emergent basis and provide health education on various topics. The role includes supervisory responsibilities and participation in quality improvement activities.

  • Provides medical care to Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) adolescents.
  • Takes relevant patient history.
  • Identifies patient needs and makes diagnoses.
  • Develops and implements treatment plans using diagnostic data.
  • Performs complete well-care examinations including physical examinations.
  • Performs complete gynecological histories and physical examinations as indicated.
  • Writes prescriptions and informs patients about medications prescribed.
  • Completes medical forms and documentation related to patient care.
  • Makes and tracks all referrals to other agencies and providers, with follow-up care provided.
  • Assists with phlebotomy as needed to ensure smooth patient flow.
  • Administers immunizations as needed.
  • Distributes medications to patients.
  • Reviews and signs all pertinent laboratory results and makes appropriate treatment decisions based on these data.
  • Completes Court Orders and all other DJJ mandated paperwork.
  • Evaluates and treats DJJ employees on an emergent basis.
  • Administers Hepatitis B vaccines to employees based on protocol.
  • Encourages health promotion, disease prevention, and health maintenance.
  • Provides health education on various topics including preventive medicine and counseling on chronic diseases.
  • Provides patient advocacy, as appropriate for the site.
  • May provide in-service training for The Floating Hospital’s professional and administrative staff.
  • Works in a supervisory role with mid-levels and collaboratively with specialists for consultation and referral purposes.
  • Participates in Peer Review process.
  • Provides technical assistance and teaches nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and/or Physician Assistants.
  • Maintains ultimate responsibility for directing the course of the patient’s medical treatment.
  • Participates in case-conference and case management activities.
  • Participates in the 'On-Call' list, on a rotation basis.
  • Be immediately available in person or by telephone to provide further guidance when the mid-level performs any task or function, as needed.
  • Participates in quality improvement activities.
  • Reviews and signs charts of mid-level providers.
  • Assures that the mid-level practitioner(s) provides specified services or clinical activities in accordance with accepted medical standards.
  • Meets with designated mid-level(s) on a regular basis to discuss recommendations and collaborate towards delivering quality health care.
  • Immediately notify the Chief Medical Officer of any changes in professional arrangements with mid-levels.
  • Observes, implements, and promotes federal regulations as defined by HIPAA.
  • Acts as on-site supervisor of agency staff when in the field.
  • Makes suggestions to Site Supervisors and Medical Director to improve patient care.
  • Assists in teaching medical assistants about patient care and triage.
  • Participates in case conferences discussing patient care.
  • May initiate and participate in research related to health care or allied fields.
  • Medical Degree from an accredited institution.
  • New York State Medical license.
  • New York State Medical Board Certification.
  • Minimum of two years’ clinical experience preferable.
  • Ability to speak Spanish or other languages preferable.
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