What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Medicine Provider (HIV Specialist) position at Betances Health Center?
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide direct patient care to Betances patients. Diagnose and treat acute illness, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes.
- Maintenance of 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, immunize patients against preventable diseases.
- 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. Ultimately, have admitting privileges at that institution.
- Timely completion of accurate and detailed notes, patient care forms, and letters.
- Must adhere to BHC policies and procedures.
- Must participate and complete quarterly peer reviews in a timely fashion.
- Must attend monthly Provider Meetings.
- Special Projects to be determined by the Chief Medical Officer Other