Physician / Pediatrics / New York / Permanent / Albany area

International Medical Placement, Ltd.
None, NY, USA
  • Healthcare
  • Full-time
Our job summary
Supervising role with school-based impact and mentorship opportunities in Albany area. Primary Care Supervising Physician - Pediatrics/Fam Med (permanent, full-time) based in Albany, NY; clinic + school-based health centers; ongoing NYSDOH program involvement. - MD/DO with residency completion - Current NYS medical license and DEA - Board certified/eligible in Pediatrics, Family Med, or Med-Peds - Experience supervising clinicians (preferred 1+ year) - 1–3 years clinical experience preferred; bilingual a plus
Full description
Seeking a Primary Care/School Based Health Supervising Physician
--The physician functions in the primary care group providing direct patient care, coordinating medical care, and providing medical supervision at the health center and school-based program.
--This role involves direct patient care in the community health center and provides guidance and supervision to physician assistants/nurse practitioners in the school-based health centers.
--Provides primary care directly, emphasizing accessibility, health promotion, illness prevention and continuity of care to patients presenting with minor and complex health issues.
--Takes a complete history including medical, psychosocial, economic, relationship and family status.
--Completes physical examinations, performs/orders appropriate diagnostic tests.
--Discusses health concerns/diagnosis with the patient and together determines an appropriate plan of care.
--Develops, reviews and approves clinical protocols and best practice guidelines.
--Supervises the clinical practice of non-physician practitioners as appropriate and contributes to their professional development.
--Provides guidance and supervision to physician assistants and nurse practitioners in the school-based health centers and works collaboratively to improve quality of care. Includes chart reviews, documentation, providing one on one mentorship and on-site supervision.
--Works collaboratively with the school-based health team to improve quality of care and identify quality improvement initiatives.
--Actively participates in NYSDOH/IPRO regulatory and program activities.
--Required: Graduation from an approved medical college and completion of approved residency training. Current NYS license and DEA. Board certified or eligible MD/DO in Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Medicine/Pediatrics.
Preferred: One to three years clinical experience preferred. One year demonstrated clinical supervisory experience. Bilingual/Multi-lingual abilities. Experience in delivering culturally competent healthcare. Interest in on-going learning, best practice development, and education.

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