Internist
SUMMARY
MHHC is seeking a dynamic Internal Medicine Physician (Internist) to join
our expanding Health Center in the Bronx.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Examines patients, orders or performs appropriate diagnostic tests, formulates
diagnosis, directs or performs appropriate therapeutic treatment, and
counsels patients
- Counsels patients on diet, hygiene and preventive health care with accountability
for clinical outcomes.
- Provides patient medical follow-up and assists specialist in providing
treatment for such patients.
- Consult with appropriate medical specialist when necessary; refer patient
to subspecialists when indicated
- Ensure performance improvement initiatives are supported with timely and
accurate data and consistent actions
- Provides medical supervision to assigned staff or nurse, nurse practitioner,
physician assistants, medical residents, students and other paraprofessionals.
REQUIREMENTS:
- The position requires a medical degree from a medical college approved
by the AMA along with experience in patient care in a large primary care
environment.
- Completed internship and residency training from an approved medical facility
- Board certified or board eligible by specialty board
- Must have strong focus on wellness and prevention, effective communication
skills, compassion for engaging patients and EMR experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Focused on collaborative team-based care
- Comfortable working in a high accountability environment and receiving
and providing constructive feedback
- Passionate about providing high quality care to low-income, underserved
residents and those lacking access to health care
- Spanish and/or Bengali language skills are very useful
MHHC is an approved site for the National Health Service Corp Loan Forgiveness Program www.nhsc.org