Clinical Educator (Aso Dir. Hlth Care Stndrds Lv2), Correctional Health Services at NYC Health

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the citys five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. Visit us at nychhc.org and stay connected on facebook.com/nycHHC or Twitter@hhcnyc.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation’s leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation’s largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City’s criminal justice reform efforts. 

Job Description

Position Description

 CHS is seeking highly trained physicians to provide primary care in the NYC jail system, as well as participate in system-wide education, quality improvement, and population health initiatives.

Incarceration can be a crucial point of contact with many underserved populations and CHS aspires to the highest standards of care, with the goal of meeting or exceeding what is available in the community. CHS care includes comprehensive history and physicals on admission, robust screening efforts (i.e., HIV, hepatitis C, STDs, TB), and the management of chronic and acute illness. Committed to continuously improving the delivery of care within the security setting, CHS utilizes a system-wide electronic health record to promote patient safety and population health. CHS seeks to promote an academic practice environment with ample opportunities for continuing education, clear pathways for career growth, and engagement of front-line staff in the ongoing process of improving clinical care.

Preferred skills:

• Registration to practice medicine in New York State
• A background in social medicine, social determinants of health, criminal justice, etc.
• Recent publications in peer review journals and/or presentations at academic conferences OR completion of a Master’s in Public Health or chief residency OR equivalent leadership or academic work.
• Training in an academic medical center, with an interest in teaching and clinical and/or epidemiologic research.

Detailed Tasks

• Provide primary care to patients in jail-based clinics, including:
• Intake evaluation and treatment
• Follow-up on chronic disease
• Provide emergency care with the support of emergency medicine physicians
• Physicians work as part of a care delivery team with a strong physician assistant, nursing, mental health, and administrative support staff.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Health Administration, Public Administration or approved related program; and,
2. Six years of full-time, paid experience of progressively responsible level in hospital administration with particular emphasis on development and evaluation of health care delivery services; or,
3. A Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Hospital or Health Administration, Health Care Planning, Public Health, Administrative Medicine, Business Administration, Public Administration or approved related program; and,
4. Five years of full-time, paid experience as indicated in (2); or,
5. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs