Physician, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bureau of TB Control is seeking a City Medical Specialist. They will report to the Director of Medical Affairs and will see patients in the TB clinics, perform medical consultation, participate in case management and contact investigation teams. The NYC Health Department is 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.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York
• Either: a) Valid Board Certification issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the agency; or b) 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) A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and b) 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 c) 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) A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and b) 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 c) Valid board certification or board eligibility issued by the appropriate American Subspecialty Board in Infectious Disease, Pulmonary Medicine, or a related subspecialty; and d) 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.

Nice To Haves

• English/Chinese (all dialects) and/or English/Spanish or any other second language
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must be licensed to practice medicine in New York State Board certification in pulmonary or infectious disease with specialty in internal medicine or pediatrics or family practice medicine.

Responsibilities

• Performing histories and physicals, evaluating laboratory and microbiologic data and x-rays and other radiological studies to determine if a patient needs treatment for tuberculosis.
• Supervising or formulating medical 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 for the care and treatment of latent TB infection or active TB disease in the BTBC chest centers.
• Becoming an integral member of the case management team, performing systematic reviews of patient case and contact investigation.
• Participating in contact investigation and evaluating clients for disease or preventive therapy.
• Acting as a consultant to community doctors and other healthcare providers in all aspects of tuberculosis.
• Attending conferences, symposiums, seminars, and meetings as appropriate.
• Writing standard and special reports as assigned.
• Participating in agency wide emergency response activities.

Benefits

• 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
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level