Physician, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

New York City, NY • New York City, NY

123d • Remote

About The Position

The Bureau of TB Control is seeking a Physician. 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. We strongly encourage people to apply and contribute your diversity in thought, racial identity, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability status, veteran status, and/or LGBTQI+ status to enhance the work of the DOHMH and promote the health of all New Yorkers. We welcome applicants who share the vision for a city where all New Yorkers can realize their full health potential, regardless of who they are, where they are from or where they live. DOHMH extends this vision of wellness by providing every member of our team and prospective job applicants dynamic benefits: Benefits - NYC Health, and a robust Worksite Wellness program with a wide range of offerings.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• 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

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
• 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.
• 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: 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees