Physician​/Pediatrics​/Albany area

Seeking a Primary Care/School Based Health Supervising Physician Responsibilities

• The physician functions in the primary care group providing direct patient care, coordinating medical care, and providing medical supervision at the health center and school-based program.
• This role involves direct patient care in the community health center and provides guidance and supervision to physician assistants/nurse practitioners in the school-based health centers.
• Provides primary care directly, emphasizing accessibility, health promotion, illness prevention and continuity of care to patients presenting with minor and complex health issues.
• Takes a complete history including medical, psychosocial, economic, relationship and family status.
• Completes physical examinations, performs/orders appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Discusses health concerns/diagnosis with the patient and together determines an appropriate plan of care.
• Develops, reviews and approves clinical protocols and best practice guidelines.
• Supervises the clinical practice of non-physician practitioners as appropriate and contributes to their professional development.
• Provides guidance and supervision to physician assistants and nurse practitioners in the school-based health centers and works collaboratively to improve quality of care. Includes chart reviews, documentation, providing one on one mentorship and on-site supervision.
• Works collaboratively with the school-based health team to improve quality of care and identify quality improvement initiatives.
• Actively participates in NYSDOH/IPRO regulatory and program activities.

• Required:
  
  Graduation from an approved medical college and completion of approved residency training. Current NYS license and DEA. Board certified or eligible MD/DO in Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Medicine/Pediatrics.
• Preferred:
  One to three years clinical experience preferred. One year demonstrated clinical supervisory experience. Bilingual/Multi-lingual abilities. Experience in delivering culturally competent healthcare. Interest in on-going learning, best practice development, and education.