Per Diem Physician - Genesis

Job Description

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in New York City, Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester.

Sun River Health is looking to hire an accomplished and dedicated per diem physician for our Genesis department to join our team in Suffolk County and help expand access to care for those who need it most.

The per diem physician will provide remote clinical care and consultation services with a focus on HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV), tuberculosis (TB), PrEP, and other infectious disease-related conditions. The physician will support Sun River Health's telehealth initiatives, including innovative HCV treatment models, and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care for underserved populations. This role is fully remote and conducted through Sun River Health's telemedicine platform.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive telemedicine evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients with HIV, Hepatitis C, tuberculosis, PrEP needs, and other infectious disease-related conditions.
• Utilize telehealth technology to conduct patient visits in accordance with clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Support Sun River Health's innovative HCV treatment initiatives through virtual patient care and consultation.
• Collaborate with nurse practitioners, primary care providers, care managers, pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
• Review laboratory results, diagnostic testing, and specialty referrals and document findings in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely electronic medical records in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to evidence-based clinical guidelines, treatment protocols, and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, telehealth regulations, and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Respond to patient messages, clinical inquiries, and care coordination requests promptly.
• Participate in virtual case reviews, interdisciplinary discussions, and provider consultations as needed.
• Complete required organizational training, credentialing requirements, and licensure renewals.
• Follow infection control, public health reporting, and regulatory requirements applicable to telemedicine practice.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving patient engagement, retention in care, treatment adherence, and clinical outcomes.

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree (MD, DO)
• Active/Valid license as a MD or DO in New York State, DEA, Board certification

Specialized Skills & Knowledge:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred)

• Experience in HIV care and MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) (required)

• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse patient population in community health setting

Job Type: Per Diem

Salary range: $143.00 per hour

About Sun River Health

Sun River Health has a rich history of providing quality, affordable health care to communities in need. Founded in the early 1970s by four African American women in Peekskill, New York, the organization was established to address the lack of accessible health services in their community. With the help of a small federal grant, the first Sun River Health site opened its doors in 1975.

Over the years, Sun River Health has grown into a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system with over 45 locations, serving more than 250,000 patients across the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island. Our exceptional primary care practitioners, specialists and support staff are dedicated to delivering high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay.

In December 2018, Sun River Health expanded its reach by merging with Brightpoint Health, an FQHC network offering integrated medical, behavioral and social support services in New York City. This…