Family Physician (48390)

Care For the Homeless (CFH) is a nationally recognized nonprofit leading the way in caring for those experiencing homelessness and housing instability in New York City. Since 1985, as the city’s first “Health Care for the Homeless” program funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Pew Charitable Trusts, we have integrated healthcare, shelter, and social services in a coordinated, innovative model of care that meets people where they are. By providing comprehensive, compassionate support across 16 community health centers and five shelters throughout the city, we improve health outcomes and create pathways to stability. Our work is grounded in dignity, equity, and the belief that every New Yorker deserves access to quality care and the opportunity to live a healthy, stable life. We are proud to help end episodes of homelessness every day.

SUMMARY: Responsible for providing care and treatment to the center’s patients.

This employee will work as part of the PCMH team with the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Essential Duties and responsibilities:

• Participates as a member of committees, including peer review, as requested by the CMO
• Performs history and physical assessments as indicated by his/her specialty area
• Provides services in accordance with generally acceptable standards of medical practice
• Develops a plan of treatment/care for the patient that also includes education and follow-up visits
• Makes appropriate professional referrals, as indicated by the needs of the patient
• Communicates with other health care providers related to diagnosis, treatment and plan for the patient; professional communication is documented in the medical record
• Maintains current and complete documentation in the medical record that reflects the care and services provided to the patient
• Chart completion is consistent with CFH P/P
• Adheres to the center’s established policies and procedures
• Participates as a member of the medical staff and adheres to the medical staff bylaws
• Provides supervision and consultation to staff nurse practitioners/physician assistants as requested by the CMO
• Participates in the on-call and emergency coverage schedule, as directed by the CMO
• Participates in all managed care plans as requested by CFH
• Represents CFH positively in all professional and patient interactions
• Oversees care coordination with medical case management and health education as part of the PCMH team.

Loan Repayment Assistance: We are a member of the National Health Service Corps: NHSC.hrsa.gov. Licensed primary care clinicians in eligible disciplines can receive loan repayment assistance through the NHSC Loan Repayment Program (NHSC LRP). In exchange for loan repayment, you must serve at least two years of service at an NHSC-approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA).

Qualifications:

• Current license as a physician in New York State
• DEA
• Commitment to serving the underprivileged
• Meets all the requirements for appointment/reappointment as a member of the medical staff
• Deliver patient-centered care.