Clinician, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

City of New York•New York, NY

About The Position

The Division of Disease Control's mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases, which is achieved through varied and interrelated endeavors of its seven Bureaus. The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) mission 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. BPHC provides direct clinic services to people seeking health care; monitors disease trends; provides education and training to service providers and community groups; conducts research; and develops policies and programs to deliver high quality clinical care which best serve New Yorkers The Bureau is requesting to hire a City Med Spec, L4 (part-time) to work in one of our TB Clinics to provide health service to those who may be infected/contact with treat as needed. This person will report to the Physician in Charge of the clinic.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Performing histories and physicals, evaluate laboratory and microbiologic data and other radiological studies to determine if a patient needs treatment for tuberculosis 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.
Work with case management staff in the bureau of TB control (BTBC), as 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 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.

Benefits

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.

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