A healthcare network in New York City is actively seeking a new Internal Medicine Physician / HIV Specialist to join their staff in Manhattan. In this role, the Internal Medicine Physician / HIV Specialist will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to HIV patients and management of common and complex diseases.
Responsibilities:The Internal Medicine Physician / HIV Specialist will:
- Diagnose and treat acute illness, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes
- Maintain a clinic panel of people living with HIV and other patients appropriate to ongoing infectious disease oversight
- Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress, re-evaluating treatments as necessary
- Provide health and wellness advice
- Order age-appropriate screenings
- Adhere to documentation and quality standards set by New York State and any other standards implemented by the Chief Medical Officer
- Refer patients to other medical specialists, when necessary
- Maintain an ongoing relationship with back-up hospital and its professionals
- Complete other tasks and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Medical or Osteopathic school
- Successful completion of an accredited Residency program
- New York State Licensed Physician M.D. or D.O., and in good standing with all regulatory agencies
- Board certified in Internal Medicine and in good standing with their Board-Certified Academy
- 2+ years of experience
- Computer proficiency with efficiency in using electronic health records systems
- Valid DEA number to prescribe medications
- Analytical skills in determining best treatment plans and decision making when presented with patient complaints
Desired Skills:
- Bilingual (English and Spanish or Chinese)
- Community or Ambulatory Health experience
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