Per Diem Staff Physician, Correctional Health Services

Physician Affiliate Group of New York•New York, NY

6d•$110 - $110•Onsite

About The Position

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY), for the Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) of New York City Health + Hospitals, provides medical care, mental health care, and discharge planning in the New York City jail system. Staff physicians provide primary care in jail-based clinics, conduct intake evaluations and treatment, and provide emergency care with support from Emergency Medicine physicians. Physicians work as part of a care delivery team with administrative support, nursing, and mental health professionals. The single-payer healthcare system requires no physician time dedicated to billing, and no administrative work is expected outside work hours. This position is located on Rikers Island. The schedule is per diem. Compensation is $110.00 per hour. The position includes occurrence-based medical malpractice coverage.

Requirements

Be registered to practice medicine in New York State.
Hold a Federal DEA registration.
Hold BCLS or ACLS certification.
Hold Infection Control Certification.
Hold a medical specialty license or certification.
Be board certified or board eligible in the specified medical specialty.
Have 3 to 5 years of directly related experience, including residency in a directly related medical specialty.
Be familiar with electronic health records (EHR).

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive histories and physical examinations for new admissions.
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses.
Evaluate the need for consultation services and submit prioritized consults when indicated.
Review specialty clinic and hospital returns, including on-island and off-island consultations; assess recommendations and implement them while ensuring the standard of care is met.
Respond to emergencies and fire drills promptly and professionally.
Follow performance indicators and take appropriate measures to meet their standards.
Request radiology exams, laboratory tests, and EKGs when indicated, and interpret results in conjunction with patients’ clinical status.
Notify Urgicare for three-hour and EMS runs.
Generate medical modifications as needed.
Maintain clinical competency by reviewing CHS protocols, current medical literature, and continuing medical education.
Provide clinical supervision for P.A.s and N.P.s, including co-signing notes and medication orders.
Ensure that the standard of care is maintained.
Follow CHS policies and procedures and review them as needed.
Attend all mandatory in-services.
Comply with and maintain Employee Health requirements.