General Practice Job at Quality Patient Centered Services LLC in New York, NY

THE POSITION:

Quality Patient Centered Services, LLC (QPCS) is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team for a full-time, day-shift position at the Krome Detention Facility. This is a W-2 position offering comprehensive fringe benefits, including an attractive 401(k) and leave package.

We are proudly partnered with InGenesis, an innovative healthcare provider who is as passionate about health care delivery and mutually mission minded as QPCS to support and serve those in need at the Krome Detention Facility.

About QPCS

Quality Patient Centered Services LLC (QPCS) is a nurse owned company and clinically supported by health professionals that have worked in similar correctional environments that you will support.

We understand the job. We know what we are asking you. WE GET IT. WE VALUE WHAT YOU DO.

QPCS is a healthcare staffing and consulting firm which has worked exclusively to serve underserved communities for the Federal, State and Local Governments for nearly 13 years.

As part of our team you can be a part of something amazing by serving people in need. Isn’t that why we work in health care anyway?

We are looking for like-minded, motivated, dedicated, passionate and committed professionals to join our QPCS family.

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies:

● Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.

● Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

● Respectively acknowledge people’s differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.

● Promote inclusiveness

● Be culturally sensitive and appropriate

● Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions

Our Core Values uphold our mission to serve with dignity and integrity:

Q – Quality: Standards ensuring exceptional patient care and outstanding service.

P – Passion: Commit dedicated to surpassing staff and client expectations.

C – Community: Teamwork-driven atmosphere to generate diverse opportunities.

S – Sustainability: Trustworthy reliable foundation for future growth and development.

The Hard Facts

As you work with QPCS, you will learn that we are communicative, transparent, and respectful of your time. We are direct and to the point, especially regarding the onboarding process. This is to ensure the expectations are clear so you are as educated and prepared as possible.

We recognize your commitment to follow through and are respectful of your time invested to do what it takes to join our team.

We welcome you to apply to join our team if the timing is right for you and you are serious about this opportunity.

ONBOARDING:

● Working at Federal Government facilities requires security clearance.

● The Federal security clearance process is cumbersome and requires timely commitment from QPCS and our candidates to ensure we are successful securing the position for you.

● Please only apply if you are serious about this opportunity and ready to start putting in the work with us immediately, from day one, as we team together to make this long-term career goal a reality.

Come ready.

● Once offered the opportunity by QPCS, to be fully considered for this position, there is an extensive onboarding process due to the security clearance requirements which MUST be completed timely within a structured time frame set by the federal government.

Come Patient.

● Although you may complete your extensive onboarding timely, there is a significant amount of work to be done to clear each candidate to work at Federal Facilities.

● The goal is to have you cleared and working within 30 days from the date of the job offer acceptance.

● The clearance process, once submitted for review, is beyond the control of QPCS.

● Candidates hired to join our team will be employees of QPCS.

QPCS is ready for YOU!

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The PCP will provide direct patient care to detainees at their facility, who may include adult men and women and children, and will provide clinical oversight and consultation to other medical staff caring for detainees at the facility.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

1. Qualification for a physician’s degree:

a. Have a Doctor of Medicine degree from a U.S. or Canadian program accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges and the American Medical Association (AMA); or

b. Have a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA); or

c. Be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates if you are a graduate of a medical school that is not located within a U.S. State or territory or other jurisdiction, or a Province or Territory of Canada

2. Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state in which the duty station is located. The license must be maintained in a permanent, full, and unrestricted status during the term of employment. Any changes to licensure must be reported to the employer immediately.

3. Must have and maintain an unrestricted license from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to prescribe controlled medications in the state in which the duty station is located.

4. Depending on the detention facility physician requirement, proof of completion of three years of medical specialty training in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Pediatrics leading to board eligibility in that field, with board certification preferred, and at least 1 year of directly related, professional experience performing professional or scientific work in a field of medicine providing direct patient-care services.

5. For physicians working at family residential centers:

a. Board certification preferred, or board eligible, in Family Medicine or Pediatrics.

b. Family Medicine physicians working at family residential centers must be proficient to provide care to children and adults of all ages, to include the care of female health conditions, supervision of prenatal care, and care of chronic health conditions common to the primary care setting.

6. For physicians working at adult detention facilities:

c. Board certification preferred, or board eligible, in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.

d. Must be proficient to provide care to adults of all ages, to include the care of female health conditions, supervision of prenatal care, and care of chronic health conditions common to the primary care setting.

7. Must have and maintain one of the following certifications: Basic Life Support for health care providers through the American Heart Association®, CPR for the professional rescuer through the American Red Cross or the American Safety and Health Institute.

8. Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent current knowledge of clinical medicine and the current standards of medical practice.

2. Ability to serve proficiently as a clinical expert, providing technical assistance and consultation to clinic medical staff.

3. Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials and supplies involving primary care diagnostic and treatment procedures.

4. Ability to review medical cases/records for appropriateness of care and provide recommendations for care management.

5. Highly effective managerial and administrative practices, to include expertise in routine management of ambulatory clinic functioning and responsibilities.

6. Has the capacity to develop and access clinical educational programs for their staff.

7. Proficient teaching skills and dedicated to the education of clinical professionals at all levels.

8. Knowledge of issues confronting the healthcare delivery system, including specific problems and concerns of special population groups.

9. Knowledge of medical practice management theory with skillful ability to implement program policies, guidelines and operating procedures relating to healthcare delivery systems.

10. Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, multi-disciplinary care environment, and to effectively apply social determinants of health practices in delivery of medical care.

11. Ability to utilize telephone, video and in-person interpreter services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language understandable by patients being provided medical care.

12. Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.

13. Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders.

14. Ability to maintain high productivity in an electronic work environment notably involving electronic health records, web-based training, and communications.

15. Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.

16. Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as personally identifiable information (PII).

17. Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serves as on-site medical authority within the scope of services provided by IHSC, responsible for developing and coordinating all aspects of healthcare delivery at assigned facility.

2. Contributes to the production of the clinic with expectation to routinely see a patient at least every 30-45 minutes, depending on complexity of the patient encounter. This also includes signing of all assigned patient encounter notes daily. All chart reviews /co-signatures, referrals submissions/reviews, lab reviews, telephone encounters, actions, and message reviews are to be completed within policy guidelines.

3. Clinical supervisory authority over advanced practice providers (APPs), nursing staff, pharmacists, and medical assistants, including fulfillment of APP collaborative practice duties and requirements and delineation of scope of practice for medical assistants.

4. Provides direct care to patients throughout the lifespan within physician scope of practice and performs functions in accordance with currently accepted practice defined by the profession, licensure, certification, and granted privileges.

5. Conducts physical assessments, initial and follow-up assessments for acute and chronic medical condition, ensuring appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic tests and services are available, utilized and monitored.

6. Acts as initial reviewer and/or approver for all outside referrals/consults to specialty services not offered at the local facility.

7. Conducts daily rounds on patients housed in the Medical Housing Unit and/or consults with clinicians as necessary regarding their care, if applicable to the facility.

8. Responds to and/or coordinates response to medical emergencies.

9. Seeks guidance from and provides clinical report to the IHSC Medical Director, Deputy Medical Director, Regional Clinical Directors or other IHSC senior leadership as appropriate.

10. Supports facility performance improvement activities, and grievance and case review taskings.

11. Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.

12. Maintains functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as required by, and appropriate to, position.

13. Completes all discipline specific testing, initially and during recertification periods. Medical practice privilege requirements must be maintained.

14. Completes all initial, annual and ad hoc training and health screening / prevention activities as required/assigned.

15. Maintains patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities.

16. Adheres to, and maintains awareness of, IHSC policies, procedures, directives, operational memoranda and accreditation standards as prescribed by ICE/IHSC.

17. Attends and participates in general/medical staff meetings.

DUTY HOURS / ON-CALL REQUIREMENTS:

1. IHSC operates 24/7/365. This position is required to respond with physical presence during an emergency activation.

2. This full-time position is required the incumbent to provide rotational on-call coverage telephonically, and the incumbent may need to return to the facility during non-core hours to provide care.

Legal Requirements

● Completion of a criminal history background check and any other clearance as required by the federal government.

● Hold and maintain a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice independently in the state in which the duty station is located. The license must be maintained in a permanent, full, and unrestricted status during the term of employment.