Staff Physician - Correctional Health Services

Physician Affiliate Group of New York•New York, NY

6d•$110 - $116•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, is hiring a Staff Physician for its correctional health services. CHS delivers medical care, mental health care, and discharge planning within the NYC jail system. Its services include specialty housing for people with serious mental illness, 24-hour on-call psychiatric care, creative arts programming, DBT training, facility clinics, substance use treatment, integrated re-entry services, and partnerships with training institutions. Under the supervision of the Site Medical Director, and with broad latitude for independent judgment and initiative, the Staff Physician is an integral member of the facility medical team and takes a leading role in patient care. The physician also provides clinical supervision to Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners, including review and co-signature of notes and medication orders, and helps ensure that standards of care are maintained. The position is based at CHS in Astoria, New York, and involves work at various locations on Rikers Island. The listed schedule is Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12 a.m., and Monday and Thursday, 4 p.m. to 12 p.m. The role is regular full-time, with a job shift listed as .8. The posted hourly salary range is $110.00–$116.33. Medical malpractice coverage equivalent to occurrence-based coverage is provided at no cost to the employee.

Requirements

Medical Doctor degree.
Three to five years of directly related experience, including residency in a directly related medical specialty.
Registration to practice medicine in New York State.
Federal DEA registration.
BCLS or ACLS certification.
Infection Control Certification.
Medical specialty license or certification.
Board certified or board eligible in the specified area of medical specialty.
Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR).

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive histories and physical examinations for new admissions, including the master problem list (MPL), diagnoses, lab and EKG contraindication forms, and medication lists as applicable.
Document SOAP notes for patients requesting sick call, schedule follow-ups, update medication orders, and correct MPL deficiencies.
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses.
Assess the need for consultation services and submit prioritized consult requests when indicated.
Review on-island and off-island specialty clinic and hospital returns, assess recommendations against standards of care, and implement consultant recommendations.
Respond promptly and professionally to emergencies and fire drills.
Know and comply with performance indicators and take appropriate measures to meet them.
Review charts and prepare summaries for patient transfers; update MPLs, rewrite medication orders, and resubmit consults as needed.
Request radiology examinations, laboratory tests, and EKGs when indicated, and interpret results in the context of the patient's clinical status.
Notify Urgicare for three-hour or EMS runs.
Complete and submit encounter forms daily.
Witness, sign, and document patient healthcare refusals; print or stamp name and write legibly.
Generate medical modifications and special-needs tracking forms as needed.
Maintain clinical competency by reviewing PHS protocols, current medical literature, and continuing medical education.
Provide clinical supervision to Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners, including co-signing notes and medication orders, and ensure standards of care are maintained.
Follow CHS policies and procedures and review them as needed.
Maintain the assigned tour schedule, punctuality, and timely notification of absences.
Maintain required credentials, current licensure, and CME requirements, with documentation on file.
Maintain a professional attitude and appearance, attend mandatory in-services, and comply with Employee Health requirements.