Physician

Harlem United Community AIDS Center Inc•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Harlem United is the parent company for Upper Room AIDS Ministry (URAM), which provides healthcare services from a Federally Qualified Health Center in Harlem. URAM offers Primary Care, Specialty Care, Dental Care, and Wellness Care. All employees are expected to practice good risk management, quality assurance, and deliver excellent customer service. The Internal Medicine Physician, under the supervision of the Medical Director, will provide high-quality, comprehensive primary care to homeless, underserved, and chronically ill populations, including those with HIV, Hepatitis C, SUD, Diabetes, and Heart Disease. The role utilizes guidelines from the AIDS Institute and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force as standards of care.

Requirements

MEDICAL DOCTOR LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK
BOARD CERTIFIED OR BOARD ELIGIBLE IN INTERNAL MEDICINE
Accumulate a minimum of 10 specific HIV CME credits throughout the year and a total of 25 credits total per year
Possess or obtain within first 90 days of employment a DATA Waiver for Buprenorphine Prescribing authority
Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English/French)
Experience in treating hard to reach populations, including the homeless, 'immigrants, HIV infected, substance users, and mentally ill
Desire and ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to the delivery of high quality care
Leadership abilities with trouble shooting and problem solving skills
Proficient in use of electronic medical record systems and other technology required for use in the delivery of care
Track record of positive interpersonal skills with staff, clients, and others
Willingness to work off hours on special projects as reasonably dictated by Chief Medical Officer
The spirit and desire to practice in a community based interdisciplinary mission driven system of care

Nice To Haves

Achieve and maintain HIV specialist status

Responsibilities

Provides Primary Care, routine and acute care, for both scheduled, same day and walk in appointments
Maintains a professional demeanor at all times, including demonstration of sound moral and ethical character, compassion, adherence to all agency standards for dress and decorum
Demonstrates proficiency in use of electronic medical record
Complies with productivity expectations under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer
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
Documents clinical activities and information
Initiation/ changes in treatment
Referrals to specialty services, or social based services
Prescribing including electronic scripts
Documents and locks progress notes within 48 hours of client encounter
Ensure timely prescription writing, order, progress notes, and referrals
Follows prescribing practices according to agency policy and state regulations
May administer medication according to the same procedures and protocols applied to the nursing staff
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
Adheres to regulatory guidelines in regards to compliance, ie, Coding practices.
Attends patient care related meetings, as necessary, including but not limited to morning huddles, case conferences
Manages coordination of care for individual clients by working with available resources both internal and external to the agency
Provide clinical supervision to Advanced Practice Clinicians (PA and NP) as assigned by the Medical Director
Provide phone on-call coverage on a rotating schedule
Participates in CQI activities
Other duties as assigned by the Medical Director
Participate in Meetings
Attends conferences and community based activities, including advocacy efforts to eliminate homelessness, HIV and disparities in care as designated by the Medical Director or designee
Participates in Collaborative Activities as designated by the Chief Medical Officer or Director of Clinic Operations