Physician, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. The BPHC oversees the medical services and clinical operations of eight Sexual Health Clinics, nine COVID Express Testing Clinics, three COVID Vaccine Operation Clinics, and four Tuberculosis Chest Clinics. One Immunization Clinic will join BHPC in the near future. To achieve its mission, the 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 seeking to hire a Physician (part-time) to serve as PPIC (Physician In Charge).

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; 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.
• One year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area.
• A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York
• 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
• 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.
• A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York
• 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
• Valid board certification or board eligibility issued by the appropriate American Subspecialty Board in Infectious Disease, Pulmonary Medicine, or a related subspecialty
• 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

• Acting as content expert for HIV(prevention and treatment)-related care
• Obtaining medical and sexual history
• Conducting physical examinations
• Ordering relevant stat and microbiologic testing
• Making presumptive diagnoses of STIs
• Providing treatment for patients with STIs and HIV.
• Providing Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention
• Providing most forms of contraception
• Providing vaccination for Hepatitis A and B, Meningitis, and HPV
• Arranging referrals to clinics for other services as needed
• Providing health education to patients
• Possibly rotating on the telemedicine service
• Working closely with PrEP navigators, mental health specialists, and HIV case managers to provide comprehensive psycho social and behavioral care
• Adhering to Bureau Standards for productivity.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Assistant Commissioner and the Medical Directors.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness
• premium-free health insurance plan
• 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
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level