Family Physician (47927)

Summary

Care For the Homeless fights homelessness by delivering high-quality and client-centered health care, human services and shelter to homeless individuals and families, and by advocating for policies to ameliorate, prevent and end homelessness.

Locations

• Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter - Bronx, NY 10467
• The Living Room - Bronx, NY 10467
• Blondell Health Center - Bronx, NY 10471
• Liberity Avenue Health Center - Brooklyn, NY 11212
• Street Outreach Health Services - Based out of Morris Avenue Clinic, Bronx, NY 10451

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of committees, including peer review, as requested by the CMO
• Performs history and physical assessments as indicated by his/her specialty area
• Provides services in accordance with generally acceptable standards of medical practice
• Develops a plan of treatment/care for the patient that also includes education and follow-up visits
• Makes appropriate professional referrals, as indicated by the needs of the patient
• Communicates with other health care providers related to diagnosis, treatment and plan for the patient; professional communication is documented in the medical record
• Maintains current and complete documentation in the medical record that reflects the care and services provided to the patient
• Chart completion is consistent with CFH P/P
• Adheres to the center’s established policies and procedures
• Participates as a member of the medical staff and adheres to the medical staff bylaws
• Provides supervision and consultation to staff nurse practitioners/physician assistants as requested by the CMO
• Participates in the on-call and emergency coverage schedule, as directed by the CMO
• Participates in all managed care plans as requested by CFH
• Represents CFH positively in all professional and patient interactions
• Oversees care coordination with medical case management and health education as part of the PCMH team

Loan Repayment Assistance

We are a member of the National Health Service Corps: nhsc.hrsa.gov. Licensed primary care clinicians in eligible disciplines can receive loan repayment assistance through the NHSC Loan Repayment Program (NHSC LRP). In exchange for loan repayment, you must serve at least two years of service at an NHSC-approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA).