Clinician, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

About the role

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) is seeking a City Med Spec, L4 (part-time) to work in one of our TB Clinics. This position reports to the Physician in Charge of the clinic.

Responsibilities

• Perform histories and physicals, evaluate laboratory and microbiologic data and other radiological studies to determine if a patient needs treatment for tuberculosis disease or infection.
• Supervise or formulate treatments and interventions, including complex regimens for patients with drug resistant and multidrug resistant TB.
• Maintain and ensure patient compliance during treatment.
• Participate in the implementation of patient care protocols in the care and treatment of latent TB infection or active TB disease in the BPHC chest centers.
• Oversee work of other City Medical Specialists, health care providers and BPHC staff in the evaluation and treatment of tuberculosis.
• Collaborate with case management staff in the Bureau of TB Control (BTBC) as an integral member of the case management team, performing systematic reviews of patient cases and contact investigations.
• Evaluate clients for disease or preventative therapy.
• Consult with community doctors and other health care providers in all aspects of tuberculosis.
• Attend conferences, symposiums, seminars, and meetings as appropriate.
• Write standard and special reports as assigned.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York;
• Valid Board Certification issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the agency;
• One year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area for Assignment Level II;
• A Master's degree in Public Health, or equivalent Master's degree, including or supplemented by graduate credits in epidemiology and biostatistics for Assignment Level III;
• Completion of an approved residency program in an accredited hospital, including three years of experience, in either internal medicine, or family practice, or pediatrics, or another related specialty area required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for Assignment Level IV;
• Valid board certification or board eligibility issued by the appropriate American Subspecialty Board in Infectious Disease, Pulmonary Medicine, or a related subspecialty for Assignment Level IV.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved fellowship program in an accredited hospital, including two years of experience, in either infectious diseases, or pulmonary medicine, or another related subspecialty required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for Assignment Level IV.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

• A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

Pay

$125,000 - $150,000 annually

Schedule

Part-time, flexible schedule to accommodate clinic operations.