Physician Specialist Correctional Health Services

4 days ago


New York, New York, United States New York City Health + Hospitals Correctional Health Services Full time
Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Site Medical Director, the Physician will provide comprehensive, compassionate, and thoughtful care to patients with complex chronic disease in the New York City jail system.

Responsibilities
  • Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses.
  • Evaluate the need for consult services and submit prioritized consults when indicated.
  • Complete comprehensive histories and physicals on all new admissions, including documentation of problem lists, diagnoses, orders, and medication management.
  • Evaluate patients requesting sick call, schedule follow-ups, and update medication orders.
  • Implement plans for patient care utilizing approved protocols and treatment plans reflecting current standards of care.
  • Request radiology exams, lab tests, and EKGs when clinically indicated and interpret results based on clinical findings and consultation with supervisors.
  • Collaborate closely with CHS Physician Assistants, providing clinical guidance, cosigning notes, and supervision as needed.
  • Review specialty consults and hospital returns to ensure standard of care is met and recommendations are implemented.
  • Perform chart reviews and summaries for patients transferring facilities, updating problem lists, rewriting medication orders, and reconciling orders and consults as needed.
  • Generate special needs referrals and documentation as needed.
  • Teach patients about their medical conditions and treatments, counsel on risks and benefits, and witness, sign, and document patient refusals of care.
  • Ensure all progress notes and orders are signed before the end of the shift.
  • Respond to emergencies in a timely and professional manner.
  • Notify appropriate parties about 3-hour runs and EMS activation.
  • Complete special housing rounds when assigned.
  • Maintain clinical competency by participating in CME and CHS training and in-service requirements.
  • Maintain your schedule as directed, with particular attention to punctuality and timely notification of absences.
  • Adhere to policies and procedures of CHS and be familiar with them by reviewing as needed.
  • Complete tasks as delegated by a Site Medical Director or other supervising clinical team member.
  • Maintain all required credentials.
  • Maintain current licensure and CME requirements.
  • Maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
  • Adhere to Occupational Health Services requirements.


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