Physician, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

New York City, NY-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Remote • Queens, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
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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 New York City (NYC) Bureau of Tuberculosis Control (BTBC) aims to prevent the spread of tuberculosis (TB) and eliminate it as a public health problem in NYC. 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.
  • 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.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Valid Board certification in pulmonary or infectious disease with specialty in internal medicine or pediatrics or family practice medicine.
  • Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.
  • Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
  • Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
  • Tax-deferred savings program.
  • Robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
  • Work from home policy allowing up to two days during the week from home.
  • Job security compared to private sector employment.
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