Job ID: 137

Type: Physicians

State: NY

Area: Albany area

Specialty: PEDIATRICS

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.

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.