Physician

Vocational Instruction Project•New York, NY

30d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Chief Clinical Officer/Medical Director and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Physician delivers compassionate, high quality comprehensive primary care to homeless, underserved, chronically ill populations including those with diagnoses of HIV, Hepatitis C, SUD, Diabetes, Heart Disease, and other comorbidities. The AIDS institute Guidelines www.hivguidelines.com and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) http://www.ahrg.gov/clinic/uspstfix.htm are utilized as resources and guides for accepted standards of care. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Provides Primary Care, routine, and acute care, for both scheduled, same day and walk in appointments for face to face as well as telehealth encounters. Mains ains a professional demeanor, including demonstration of sound moral and ethical character, compassion, adherence to all agency standards Initiation of treatment and management of chronic illnesses including, but not limited to, HIV infection, asthma, bronchitis, diabetes, lipid disorders, and hypertension Generates appropriate referrals to ancillary and specialty services Mains documentation according to standards of the agency and regulatory agencies Initiation/ changes in treatment Follows prescribing practices according to agency policy and state regulations May administer medication according to health services procedures and protocols Performs routine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to accepted practice standards Interpretation of laboratory studies and follow-up on consultation reports Provide health education and counseling during visits If family medicine trained, the physician is expected to care for patients of all ages

Requirements

Physician Licensed to Practice in the State of New York
Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Current DEA certificate
Achieve and maintain HIV specialist status (preferred)
Possess or obtain within first 90 days of employment a DATA Waiver for Buprenorphine Prescribing authority

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English/French)
Experience in caring for people living with HIV, populations with experiences of homelessness, substance use disorders, and mental illness.
Experience in caring for immigrant communities
Desire and ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to the delivery of high-quality and compassionate care.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with in-person supervision.
Proficient in use of electronic medical record systems and other technology required for use in the delivery of care
Positive interpersonal skills with staff, clients, and others
Willingness to work off hours on special projects as reasonably dictated by the medical director
The desire to practice in a community based interdisciplinary mission driven system of care

Responsibilities

Provides Primary Care, routine, and acute care, for both scheduled, same day and walk in appointments for face to face as well as telehealth encounters.
Maintains a professional demeanor, including demonstration of sound moral and ethical character, compassion, adherence to all agency standards
Initiation of treatment and management of chronic illnesses including, but not limited to, HIV infection, asthma, bronchitis, diabetes, lipid disorders, and hypertension
Generates appropriate referrals to ancillary and specialty services
Maintains documentation according to standards of the agency and regulatory agencies
Initiation/ changes in treatment
Follows prescribing practices according to agency policy and state regulations
May administer medication according to health services procedures and protocols
Performs routine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to accepted practice standards
Interpretation of laboratory studies and follow-up on consultation reports
Provide health education and counseling during visits
If family medicine trained, the physician is expected to care for patients of all ages