Employed by PAGNY for The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) of New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) is responsible for the delivery of medical care, mental health care, and discharge planning in the jail system. Approximately 25% of new admissions per year to the NYC jail system will receive care on the mental health service. This service strives to provide safe, holistic and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for the diverse range of mental health issues that face the population, from serious mental illness to the natural struggles that accompany incarceration. The service provides some of the most comprehensive and unique treatment modalities in the country, including specialty housing units for individuals with serious mental illness, a 24-hour on-call psychiatric service, robust creative arts programming, a strong DBT training program, clinics in each of the facilities, substance use treatment, integrated re- entry services, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city.
Staff physicians provide primary care to patients in jail based clinics, perform intake evaluation and treatment and provide emergency care with the support of Emergency Medicine physicians. The healthcare system is a single-payer system that requires no physician time dedicated to billing. No administrative work is expected outside of work hours, promoting career/life balance. Physicians work as part of a care delivery team with strong administrative support staff, integrated nursing and mental health.
ResponsibilitiesCompleting comprehensive histories and physicals on all new admissions including completion of master problem list (MPL) with diagnosis, lab, and EKG contraindication form and medication list where applicablePerforming S.O.A.P. notes on patients requesting sick call, schedule follow-ups and update medication orders. Update any deficiencies on the MPLDiagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnessEvaluating the need for consult services and submitting the prioritized consult when indicatedReviewing all on island/off-island specialty consult clinic and hospital returns. Evaluates the recommendations to ensure that the standard of care is met and implements the recommendations of the consultantResponding to emergencies and fire drills on a priority basis and in a timely and professional mannerBeing familiar with performance indicators (P.I.) and taking appropriate measures to comply with these standardsPerforming chart reviews and summaries on all transfers. Updates the MPL, rewrites medication orders and resubmits consults as neededRequesting radiology exams, lab-tests, and EKG’s when indicated and interpreting these results in conjunction with the patient’s clinical statusNotifying Urgicare for 3 hour/EMS runsCompleting and submitting all encounter forms on a daily basisWitnesses, signs and documents patient healthcare refusalsGenerating medical modifications as neededMaintaining clinical competency by reviewing PHS protocols, current medical literature and C.M.E.’sProviding clinical supervision for P.A.’s/N.P.’s which includes co-signing of notes and medication ordersEnsuring that standard of care is maintainedAdhering to policies and procedures of CHS and be familiar with them by reviewing them as neededAttending all mandatory in-servicesComplying with and maintaining Employee Health requirements
This position is located on Rikers Island.
Qualifications
Medical doctor with 3 to 5 years of directly related experience, which may include residency in a directly related medical specialtyRegistered to practice medicine in the State of New York and have Federal DEA, BCLS or ACLS, and Infection Control Certification, Medical Specialty License or Certification prefferedBoard Certified in Specified Area of Medical SpecialtyBoard Eligibility (You must be Board Certified within five (5) years of the completion of your Post-graduate
Training. If hired before 5 years of completion is up, you will be terminated if not Board Certified by the 5th year.)
Exceptional Benefits include:
Competitive compensation package10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day oneChoice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plans starting day oneExcellent dental insurance Generous paid time off programEligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness CenterVisa candidates are considered Occurrence-based Medical Malpractice policy coverageSalary: $205,000 - $215,000 annuallyFor more information about our incredible benefits Click here.
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States. Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.
PAGNY has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, actively encourages applications from groups underrepresented in healthcare.
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (“PAGNY”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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