Betances Health Center
Internal Medicine Physician
Betances Health Center, New York, New York, us, 10261
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Functional Title:
PHYSICIAN - INTERNAL MEDICINE/ HIV SPECIALIST
General Summary:
The Physician - Internal Medicine/HIV Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive care to HIV patients and management of common and complex diseases. The Internist/ HIV specialist must be able to effectively diagnose patients and suggest a course of treatment and prescribe and administer medications, immunizations, and other non-surgical treatments.
Position Reports to:
Chief Medical Officer for direct supervision.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide direct patient care to Betances patients. Diagnose and treat acute illness, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetesMaintenance of a clinic panel of people living with HIV and other patients appropriate to ongoing infectious disease oversightPrescribe or administer medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injuryExplain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients. Monitor patients' conditions and progress, re-evaluating treatments as necessaryProvide health and wellness advice; order age appropriate screenings, immunize patients against preventable diseasesAdhere to documentation and quality standards set by New York State and any other standards implemented by the Chief Medical OfficerRefer patients to other medical specialists, when necessaryMaintain an ongoing relationship with back-up hospital and its professionals. Ultimately, have admitting privileges at that institutionTimely completion of accurate and detailed notes, , patient care forms , and lettersMust adhere to BHC policies and procedures.Must participate and complete quarterly peer reviews in a timely fashionMust attend monthly Provider MeetingsSpecial Projects to be determined by the Chief Medical OfficerOther tasks and responsibilities as assigned.Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
Graduate of an accredited medical or osteopathic school with MD, DO or equivalent degree. Successful completion of accredited Residency program. Community or ambulatory health experience is preferredMust be NYS Licensed Physician MD or DO and in good standing with all regulatory agenciesMust be Board certified in Internal Medicine and in good standing with their Board Certified Academy with 2+ years of experienceMust comply with American Board of Internal Medicine and American Academy if HIV Medicine requirements to maintain certificationExcellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills requiredMust be assertive, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyComputer proficiency with efficiency in using electronic health records systemsBilingual (Spanish or Chinese) a plusDemonstrated ability to motivate, supervise, train and work respectfully and effectively with a culturally diverse clinic staffCommitment to prove quality health care services to a diverse community of patients. Ability to establish and maintain rapport with patientsValid DEA number to prescribe medicationsKnowledge of and experience with HER and other office technologyAnalytical skills in determining best treatment plans and decision making when presented with patient complaints
JOB DESCRIPTION
Functional Title:
PHYSICIAN - INTERNAL MEDICINE/ HIV SPECIALIST
General Summary:
The Physician - Internal Medicine/HIV Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive care to HIV patients and management of common and complex diseases. The Internist/ HIV specialist must be able to effectively diagnose patients and suggest a course of treatment and prescribe and administer medications, immunizations, and other non-surgical treatments.
Position Reports to:
Chief Medical Officer for direct supervision.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide direct patient care to Betances patients. Diagnose and treat acute illness, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetesMaintenance of a clinic panel of people living with HIV and other patients appropriate to ongoing infectious disease oversightPrescribe or administer medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injuryExplain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients. Monitor patients' conditions and progress, re-evaluating treatments as necessaryProvide health and wellness advice; order age appropriate screenings, immunize patients against preventable diseasesAdhere to documentation and quality standards set by New York State and any other standards implemented by the Chief Medical OfficerRefer patients to other medical specialists, when necessaryMaintain an ongoing relationship with back-up hospital and its professionals. Ultimately, have admitting privileges at that institutionTimely completion of accurate and detailed notes, , patient care forms , and lettersMust adhere to BHC policies and procedures.Must participate and complete quarterly peer reviews in a timely fashionMust attend monthly Provider MeetingsSpecial Projects to be determined by the Chief Medical OfficerOther tasks and responsibilities as assigned.Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
Graduate of an accredited medical or osteopathic school with MD, DO or equivalent degree. Successful completion of accredited Residency program. Community or ambulatory health experience is preferredMust be NYS Licensed Physician MD or DO and in good standing with all regulatory agenciesMust be Board certified in Internal Medicine and in good standing with their Board Certified Academy with 2+ years of experienceMust comply with American Board of Internal Medicine and American Academy if HIV Medicine requirements to maintain certificationExcellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills requiredMust be assertive, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyComputer proficiency with efficiency in using electronic health records systemsBilingual (Spanish or Chinese) a plusDemonstrated ability to motivate, supervise, train and work respectfully and effectively with a culturally diverse clinic staffCommitment to prove quality health care services to a diverse community of patients. Ability to establish and maintain rapport with patientsValid DEA number to prescribe medicationsKnowledge of and experience with HER and other office technologyAnalytical skills in determining best treatment plans and decision making when presented with patient complaints