Job ID: 137

Type: Physicians

State: NY

Area: Albany area

Specialty: INTERNAL MEDICINE

Description: Seeking a Primary Care Physician/Community Prevention and Treatment Services Clinical Lead --Serves as clinical champion for Community Prevention and Treatment Services program (CPTS) --Leads program clinical quality improvement activities and serves as SME for the Quality Improvement Committee --Supports established policies and procedures of the Health Center and makes recommendations and contributes to policy formulation. --Makes recommendations and contributes to the development of clinical protocols and best practice guidelines. --Provides ongoing education and mentorship to medical providers. Contributes to medical staff professional development and adherence to best practices aiming to ensure patient safety and optimize treatment outcomes. Includes chart reviews, documentation, providing one-on-one mentorship and on-site supervision, and group presentation as required. --Functions as a consultant and preceptor, to the primary care physicians and non-physician practitioners as appropriate, --Supervises the clinical practice of medical students, residents, non-physician practitioners as appropriate and contributes to the learning of students from other disciplines. --Acts as a resource to staff and the community regarding current trends in health care as well as specific health issues. --Participates in community activities and research designed to promote health and prevent diseases. --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. --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 Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or Infectious Disease. --Preferred: Two years of clinical experience preferred. HIV Specialist Certification. Experience in Community Health. Bilingual/Multi-lingual abilities. Experience in delivering culturally competent healthcare. Interest in on-going learning, best practice development, and education.

Community/Facility info: Registered 501(c)3, non-profit community health center dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, high-quality, innovative medical, dental and addictions services, regardless of income or insurance status. With the number of uninsured and working poor skyrocketing, and Medicaid costs strapping local governments, we are a cost-effective health care home for patients receiving care in emergency rooms and other high cost settings.

Contact: For more information please contact Ben Ferro at [email protected] or call 716-689-6000.