Urgent Care Physician

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 full-time Urgent Care Physician (IM/FM) to join our team in Peekskill, NY. The Primary Care Physician is responsible for managing a diverse patient panel with multiple co-morbidities in a busy Federally Qualified Health Center. Care is delivered in collaboration with advance practice providers, on-site support staff, with an emphasis on preventative health and quality patient care.

**** $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible External Applicants – Terms and Conditions Apply **** 

Essential duties and responsibilities for a Primary Care Physician:

• Participate in in planning and developing health care services, treatment of conditions and illnesses within scope.
• Diagnose and provide treatment plans for patients.
• Collaborate and supervise advanced provider clinicians.
• Complete and participate in chart review process.
• Referral and follow-up of patients when needed.
• Collaborate with other members of the Health Center in order to maintain high quality standards and achieve client satisfaction.
• Clinical Supervision: Overseeing the clinical work of students or new providers, ensuring they adhere to best practices and organizational standards.
• Mentorship and Guidance: Providing mentorship and guidance to students or new providers, helping them develop their clinical skills and professional behavior.
• Educational Support: Facilitating educational sessions, workshops or seminars to enhance the learning experience of the mentees.
• Performance Evaluation: Assessing the performance of students or new providers, providing constructive feedback and documenting their progress.
• Patient Care: Ensuring high-quality patient care is maintained while supervising and mentoring students or new providers.
• Collaboration: Working closely with academic institutions and other healthcare professionals to coordinate the educational activities and ensure a comprehensive learning experience.

Requirements:

• Doctorate Degree (MD, DO)
• Active/Valid license as a MD or DO in New York State, DEA, Board certification
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred)
• Experience in HIV care and MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse patient population in community health setting.

Sun River Health is a network of over 40 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.

Responsibilities:

Relation to Mission
The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.

Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities
The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Salary : $237,182 - $256,734