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Form of workAbout NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status.
Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.
Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Chairman of Department of Medicine, Chief Medical Officer for Gotham Health and Medical Director of Gotham Health North Brooklyn, provides comprehensive adult Primary Care(preventive and sick care) services for adult patients of local communities. Coordinates patients' specialty care referrals utilizing all the resources when needed and follow them up. Ensure patient/ provider continuity and access to timely and appropriate levels of care.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. The duties and responsibilities for this group of full-time providers are partially dictated by the New York State Medicaid Managed Care Program (NYS MMCP) requirements. 2.
Carries and manages their assigned panel of adult patients providing comprehensive Primary Care across various levels of service. Where required by the practice, responsible for the supervision of mid-level providers. 3.
Obtains history, performs Physical Exam (PE) and assesses medical and social determinants of health and works with care team to give guidance to patients 4. Orders, performs and interprets appropriate screening tests and formulates diagnoses. 5.
Directs and/ or performs treatment plan including administration of medications and immunizations. 6. Documents all patient care accurately in the electronic health record in a timely manner.
Closes and signs charts electronically within 24 hours of each patient visit 7. Coordinates referrals to specialty clinics and follows up to ensure proper care of patients with acute and chronic problems. 8.
Performs regular chart reviews to ensure that medical care of patient is current. 9. Acts as a consultant to staff, provides medical leadership to clinic staff and actively participates in daily pre-clinic meetings or "Huddles." 10.
Provides a scope of care and clinic participation in accordance with the New York State Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Standards and Guidelines 11. Participate in the H+H Antibiotic Stewardship program by: a. Following prescribing guidelines b.
Educating patients and family members about the risks of antibiotic overuse c. Help provide education to non-clinical staff on this subject 12. Maintain a work schedule, including evenings and weekends that ensures availability and continuity of care.
13. Maintains a satisfactory workload that is consistent with corporate minimum standards. 14.
Directs participation in 24-hour phone coverage for patients enrolled in all off-site medical centers. 15. Must meet all compliance requirements (health and safety, infection control, patient confidentiality, sexual harassment, domestic violence, and customer training, etc.).
16. Maintains medical staff privileges at New York City Health and Hospitals/ Woodhull and Gotham Health and updates all required components including CPR certificate, required CME certificates, etc. 17.
Performs any and all other related duties as assigned by supervisory staff 18. May provide clinical supervision/precepting to resident's physicians, nurse practitioners and nurse practitioner students, and medical students 19. On Call once a month for critical Lab results COORDINATES WORK WITH 1.
Clinic Site Director 2. Nursing staff 3. Social workers and Case Managers 4.
Pharmacy staff Minimum Qualifications 1. Graduation from an approved Medical School; and, 2. Licensed to practice in New York State; and, 3.
Completion of an approved residency in the specialty and Board Certified or Eligible (if Eligible, must obtain certification within five years of eligibility); and, 4. Must meet the criteria for credentialing and privileging in the department as defined by the Medical Staff By-Laws of both the facility employing the Physician and the back-up hospital, if these are different. 5.
Must meet all NYS Medicaid Managed Care requirements. Department Preferences QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Medical Doctor (MD) degree from approved medical school, and 2.
License to practice medicine in New York State, and 3. Completion of an approved residency in the specialty and Board Certified or Board Eligible (if board eligible, must obtain certification with five (5) years of eligibility), and 4. Must meet the criteria for credentialing and privileging in the Department of Medicine as defined by the Medical Staff Bylaws of both the Gotham Health Care and Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center 5.
Must meet all New York State Medicaid Managed Care requirements. How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities Multiple employee discounts programs Vacancy Control Board Number VCB #: CUM-11062023-15020
