Family Medicine Physician - Health Equity for Adolescents in the Legal System (HEAL) - Per Diem

Opportunity Details

Work locations:

• Crossroads Juvenile Center
• Horizon Juvenile Center

Coverage includes:

• Day
• Overnight
• Weekend

Responsibilities

Take relevant patient history, identify patient needs, and make diagnoses.

Develop and implement treatment plans using diagnostic data.

Perform complete well-care examinations, including physical examinations.

Perform complete gynecological histories and physical examinations.

Write prescriptions and inform patients about medications prescribed; garner parent/guardian consents when needed.

Complete medical forms and documentation related to patient care.

Make and track all referrals to other agencies and providers, with follow-up care provided.

Assist with phlebotomy, as needed, to ensure smooth patient flow.

Administer immunizations, as needed.

Distribute, refill, discard, and discontinue medication for patients.

Complete Court Orders and all other ACS mandated paperwork.

Evaluate and treat ACS employees (ONLY on an emergent basis).

Provide health education on topics including, but not limited to, preventive medicine and counseling on chronic diseases, as well as parenting, prenatal, nutrition, family-planning, medication usage, and stress management.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Current NY Medical License
• Experience working with adolescents in the juvenile justice system
• Experience with public health initiatives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of ICARE standards

Benefits

NYC Health + Hospitals offers:

• Comprehensive health services of the highest quality
• Humane care, dignity, and respect
• Equal access to healthcare regardless of ability to pay

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on patient needs.