Pediatrics Physician

About the Role

Oversee clinical operations at ACS sites in the Bronx and Brooklyn, providing medical and dental services to at-risk youth in juvenile detention centers.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care through medical screenings, evaluations, and primary care for adolescents.
• Serve as liaison between hospitals, ACS, and other medical facilities.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate medical and dental staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, case management, and in-service training activities.
• Manage dental services, contractual obligations, and coordinate care transfers with hospitals and agencies.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations (HIPAA) and grant reporting requirements.
• Coordinate staffing, review staff performance, and oversee clinical protocols.
• Optional involvement in research related to healthcare in collaboration with leadership.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited school, with Board Certification in Pediatrics or Family Medicine.
• Experience with urban adolescent populations and hospital administration preferred.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish or other languages are a plus.

Skills

• Clinical supervision
• Program development
• Excellent communication
• Adherence to regulations
• Leadership capabilities