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, seeks a Staff Physician to provide medical care in the city’s jail system. The role is based at various locations on Rikers Island and is an integral part of the facility medical team. Under the supervision of the Site Medical Director, the physician exercises broad latitude for independent judgment and initiative, takes a leading role in delivering patient care, and provides clinical supervision to Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners. CHS delivers medical care, mental health care, and discharge planning in the jail system. Its mental health service provides safe, holistic, evidence-based therapeutic interventions for a diverse range of needs, with specialty housing, a 24-hour on-call psychiatric service, creative arts programming, DBT training, facility clinics, substance use treatment, integrated re-entry services, and partnerships with training institutions. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday, 4 p.m. to 12 p.m. The position is regular full-time, with an advertised hourly salary range of $110.00 to $116.33. PAGNY provides medical malpractice coverage equivalent to occurrence-based coverage at no cost to the employee. PAGNY employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals and provides services to NYC Health + Hospitals. It states a commitment to equal opportunity, affirmative action, diversity, inclusion, and equitable hiring.

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 an electronic health record (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.
Perform S.O.A.P. notes for patients requesting sick call, schedule follow-ups, update medication orders, and correct deficiencies on the MPL.
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses.
Evaluate the need for consultation services and submit prioritized consultations when indicated.
Review returns from on-island and off-island specialty consultation clinics and hospitals; assess recommendations against the standard of care and implement them.
Respond to emergencies and fire drills promptly and professionally.
Understand performance indicators and take appropriate measures to meet applicable standards.
Review and summarize charts for transfers; update the MPL, rewrite medication orders, and resubmit consultations as needed.
Request and interpret radiology examinations, laboratory tests, and EKGs in the context of patients’ clinical status.
Notify Urgicare for 3-hour/EMS runs.
Complete and submit encounter forms daily.
Witness, sign, and document patient healthcare refusals.
Generate medical modifications and special needs tracking forms as needed.
Maintain clinical competency by reviewing PHS protocols and current medical literature and completing CME activities.
Provide clinical supervision to Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners, including co-signing notes and medication orders, and ensure the standard of care is 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 appropriate documentation on file.
Maintain a professional attitude and appearance, attend mandatory in-services, and comply with Employee Health requirements.