Family Medicine Physician - Health Equity for Adolescents in the Legal System (HEAL) - NYC Health + Hospitals

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) has an opportunity for a full time Family Medicine Physician - Health Equity for Adolescents in the Legal System (HEAL) with the Administration for Children's Services (ACS). PAGNY staffs several municipal hospitals and clinics within New York City through an affiliation agreement with NYC Health + Hospitals . PAGNY's corporate staff provides administrative, practice management, and human resources services in support of its more than 4,000 clinical providers.

The HEAL Program is a new NYC Health + Hospitals initiative to transition into being the primary provider of medical services to young people in City custody. The staff will be responsible for 24/7 medical care across two secure detention sites, two school-based health centers, and limited pharmacy services at seven non-secure sites (group homes). Services include comprehensive medical screenings, dental screenings and procedures, vaccinations and routine testing, responses to immediate need, and referrals for offsite care within and outside the NYC Health + Hospitals system.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation's largest municipal healthcare delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity, and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Opportunity Details:

• Work locations = Crossroads Juvenile Center and/or Horizon Juvenile Center.

• Schedule = 40 hours per week - Day, Overnight, and Weekend.

• Provide medical care to ACS adolescents keeping safety and security measures paramount.

• Take relevant patient history, identify patient needs, and make diagnoses.

• Develop and implement treatment plans using diagnostic data.

• Perform complete well-care examinations, including physical examinations.

• Perform complete gynecological histories and physical examinations.

• Write prescriptions and inform patients about medications prescribed; garner parent/guardian consents when needed.

• Complete medical forms and documentation related to patient care.

• Make and track all referrals to other agencies and providers, with follow-up care provided.

• Assist with phlebotomy, as needed, to ensure smooth patient flow.

• Administer immunizations, as needed.

• Distribute, refill, discard, and discontinue medication for patients.

• Complete Court Orders and all other ACS mandated paperwork.

• Evaluate and treat ACS employees (ONLY on an emergent basis).

• Provide health education on topics including, but not limited to, preventive medicine and counseling on chronic diseases, as well as parenting, prenatal, nutrition, family-planning, medication usage, and stress management.

• Administrative duties:

  • Participate in patient outreach.

  • Participate in case conferences in which patient care is discussed.

  • Assist the Medical Director in the development and implementation of medical protocols and medical forms.

  • May initiate and participate in research related to health care or allied fields, in collaboration with the Medical Director.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Physician registration.

• Board Certification in Family Medicine.

• Minimum three years related experience in family, pediatric, adolescent urban populations.

• Must pass all appropriate screenings to work in a secured setting with young people.

• Spanish language proficiency preferred (Not Required).

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $220,000* (board certified) based on 40-hour work week.

The annual total value of compensation package is estimated at $242,000** (board certified), which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below:

• 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):

  • Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.

  • After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.

• Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, CME.

• Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Top-tier plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates.

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 2x your salary (up to a maximum of $300,000) provided at no cost to you.

  • Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.

• Medical Malpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence-based): Provided at no cost to the employee.

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

• Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York Community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience. To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture | PAGNY page .

*Salary Disclosure Information:

The salary listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.