Physician, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

New York City, NY-posted 3 months ago
Remote • Queens, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
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The mission of the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control is to prevent the spread of tuberculosis and to eliminate it as a public health problem in New York City. 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.

  • 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.
  • Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York.
  • 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.
  • One year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area for Assignment Level II.
  • Master's degree in Public Health, or equivalent, including or supplemented by graduate credits in epidemiology and biostatistics for Assignment Level III.
  • At least two years of satisfactory experience in the practice of epidemiology after receipt of the Master's degree for Assignment Level III.
  • Completion of an approved residency program in an accredited hospital, including three years of experience in either internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, or another related specialty area for Assignment Level IV.
  • Completion of an approved fellowship program in an accredited hospital, including two years of experience in either infectious diseases, pulmonary medicine, or another related subspecialty for Assignment Level IV.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Bilingual: English/Chinese (all dialects) and/or English/Spanish or any other second language.
  • Loan Forgiveness: Eligibility for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
  • Premium-free health insurance plan saving employees over $10K annually.
  • Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
  • Tax-deferred savings program.
  • Robust Worksite Wellness Program.
  • Work From Home Policy: Ability to work up to two days during the week from home.
  • Job Security compared to private sector employment.
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