Physician, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

This is a Part time Position (Salary: $90.68 per hour).

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPHC) mission is to promote a healthy community by providing New Yorkers with the resources needed to make informed and empowered health decisions; identify and treat tuberculosis, and provide immunization and sexual health services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status.

The BPHC oversees the medical services and clinical operations of eight Sexual Health Clinics, nine COVID Express Testing Clinics, three COVID Vaccine Operation Clinics, and four Tuberculosis Chest Clinics. One Immunization Clinic will join BHPC in the near future. To achieve its mission, the BPHC provides direct clinic services to people seeking health care; monitors disease trends; provides education and training to service providers and community groups;

conducts research; and develops policies and programs to deliver high quality clinical care which best serve New Yorkers.

The Bureau is seeking to hire a Physician (part‑time) to serve as PPIC (Physician In Charge).

• Act as content expert for HIV (prevention and treatment) related care
• Obtain medical and sexual history
• Conduct physical examinations
• Order relevant stat and microbiologic testing
• Make presumptive diagnoses of STIs
• Provide treatment for patients with STIs and HIV
• Provide Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Pre‑Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention
• Provide most forms of contraception
• Provide vaccination for Hepatitis A and B, Meningitis, and HPV
• Arrange referrals to clinics for other services as needed
• Provide health education to patients
• Possibly rotate on the telemedicine service
• Work closely with PrEP navigators, mental health specialists, and HIV case managers to provide comprehensive psychosocial and behavioral care
• Adhere to Bureau Standards for productivity
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Commissioner and the Medical Directors

• Loan Forgiveness:
  As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your balance.
• Benefits:
  City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10,000 annually, per a 2024 assessment; additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund; a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement; a tax‑deferred savings program; and a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy:
  Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security:
  You could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and either:

• Valid Board Certification issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the agency; or
• Current approved application on file for admission to the certifying examination given by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the agency.

To be assigned to Assignment Level II, individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements for Assignment Level I described above, one year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area.

To be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals must possess:

• A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York;
• A Master’s degree in Public Health, or equivalent Master’s degree, including or supplemented by graduate credits in epidemiology and biostatistics. Completion of Epidemic Intelligence Service program of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention may be used to substitute for this Master’s degree; and
• At least two years of satisfactory experience after receipt of the Master’s degree, or…