Session Physician

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York • Queens, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Session physicians provide medical and surgical abortion procedures, long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) procedures, and medical consultation for staff during clinic hours and on call as needed. The role includes direct patient care, clinical consultation and training, and administrative and quality-management responsibilities. Care must comply with PPGNY’s Medical Standards and Guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements.

The physician provides compassionate, nonjudgmental, culturally responsive care and contributes to a clinical environment grounded in bodily autonomy, health equity, and gender and racial justice. The role operates in a professional office and health center environment, may involve travel to other health centers, and requires schedule flexibility, including occasional work beyond 7.5 hours per day or 37.5 hours per week during peak activity periods.

Requirements

• Successful completion of coursework culminating in certification as a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy.
• Active status for certification by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology or the American Board of Family Medicine.
• Current license to practice in New York State and current NYS Physician License and Registration.
• A minimum of 2–3 years of experience providing surgical abortions.
• Expertise in sexual and reproductive health care.
• Nexplanon certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• Basic computer and electronic medical record proficiency.
• Proficiency with surgical abortion, LARC placement and removal, and related skills.
• Strong knowledge of abortion care and evaluation and thorough knowledge of surgical complications.
• Ability to manage health-related emergency conditions, including independent decision-making, and to work in a busy clinical environment.
• Ability to remain focused and calm in stressful situations; superior oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively; and willingness to serve as a role model.
• Ability to exercise discretion with confidential information and demonstrate and document evidence-based clinical judgment.
• Commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy, health equity, and gender and racial justice, and to learning about and improving practices related to racial equity in healthcare.
• Ability to build trust and relationships across cultural differences, reflect on personal identity with humility, provide culturally responsive care, and support an inclusive and equitable culture through mentoring, feedback, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care that may include medication abortion, LARC placement and removal, contraceptive counseling and provision, STI counseling and treatment, LEEP, surgical abortion services through 24+0 weeks’ gestation depending on location and prior experience or training, and/or vasectomy, in accordance with PPGNY’s Medical Standards and Guidelines.
• Participate in the on-call system as needed.
• Provide clinical consultation to advanced-practice physicians.
• Provide hands-on clinical training to residents, fellows, students, and other clinicians.
• Participate in Center chart audits and review laboratory and diagnostic reports as appropriate.
• Report medical complications and other matters to the Regional Associate Medical Director as needed.
• Participate in quality-management activities, including debriefings and Root Cause Analyses, as required.
• Provide input into the formulation and revision of agency medical standards and guidelines, and ensure compliance with PPGNY and regulatory-agency standards and guidelines.
• Follow established protocols, policies, and standard practices for customer service, ADA requirements, and regulatory compliance programs such as HIPAA.
• Work effectively with volunteers.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for employees and eligible dependents.
• Flexible spending account, health savings account, and commuter pre-tax reimbursement funds.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with Safe Harbor contributions after one year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree