Job Summary
Job Description
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY people do more than diagnose and treat; we uplift the spirits and dignity of patients because we love what we do, and it shows. PAGNY is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals’ wellness.
PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States. Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, located just 15 minutes from NYC, is an acute care teaching hospital academically affiliated with Weill-Cornell Medical College. Dedicated to providing high quality patient care to a diverse community, Lincoln Medical Center is a NYS designated Level I Trauma and Stroke Center and has Centers of Excellence in all medical specialties including its award- winning Cancer and Breast Centers.
Responsibilities:
The Virtual ExpressWell (vEW) is the behavioral health component of Virtual ExpressCare and is a 24/7 service that offers a simple and easy way for our patients to access high-quality and affordable virtual urgent mental health and substance use care services. The ability to meet patients where they are will allow NYC Health + Hospitals to deliver safe, competent care outside of the four walls of hospitals and health centers. Available through a designated website or through phone, vEW will serve as a major outlet of growth for NYC Health + Hospitals.
Reporting directly to the vEW Associate Medical Director, the vEW physician carries out protocols identified for the mental health and substance use treatment of designated patients reflecting accepted standards of clinical care practice commensurate with the candidate’s training and certification. These protocols will include provisions for clinical care, including diagnosis, treatment and appropriate record keeping as well as other services determined by the vEW Associate Medical Director or designee to be appropriate and outlined in delineation of privileges. This individual must become a member of the medical staff and maintain an active practice within the vExpressWell Service. This position is perfect for those proficient with using technology, which allows for telecommuting/work-from-home flexibility.
- Must have professional etiquette and attire in a well-lit, private space without interruptions.
- Must have secure broadband Internet access with a connection sufficient to stream high-definition content.
- Willingness to work and provide direct patient care virtual services on-site and/or remotely including on nights and weekends as agreed upon with vEW Associate Medical Director or designee.
- Under the direction and in the absence of the vEW Associate Medical Director, acts as a shift lead for the vEW service by ensuring the continuum of care and adherence to the roles/responsibilities of the vEW multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge in treating mental health conditions and substance use disorders (SUD) in assessing patients/families in need of behavioral health treatment, including mental health and substance use assessment and treatment including medication management such as Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), mental status examination, diagnostic evaluation and management of mental health and SUDs utilizing harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques.
- Provides MAT consultation to the H+H Emergency Departments (EDs) including SUD assessments, diagnosis, and treatment determinations.
- Demonstrates crisis intervention techniques including emergency crisis management and verbal de-escalation and escalates to supervisor as necessary.
- Directs patient level of care and location as well as changes to the treatment approach as necessary.
- Documents and files findings, interventions, and plans in the patient Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and submits billing on the same date the patient was interviewed, in accordance with affiliate and third party guidelines.
- Provides oversight of vEW clinical staff as assigned by vEW Associate Medical Director or designee.
- Collaborates and leads vEW multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate and implement the plan of care, evaluating and modifying these as necessary.
- Assists to improve care delivery through the participation in performance improvement (PI) and quality improvement (QI) projects; attends and participates in staff meetings, unit based meetings, facility wide projects, in-services and trainings.
- Provides appropriate training and supervision of Attending, Residents, Fellows and students as may be required.
- Assumes other responsibilities and duties, including the provision of clinical coverage in other service settings as assigned by the vEW Associate Medical Director or designee.
Qualifications:
- Medical Doctorate with Board Eligible or Board Certification in Psychiatry
- Possess or be eligible for a New York State License to practice medicine in the State of New York, as well as current DEA, BCLS or ACLS certification and Infection Control Certification
- Possess Buprenorphine X-waiver license, or willingness to obtain X-waiver license
- Prior tele psychiatry experience preferred
Benefits include:
- Competitive compensation package
- 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service
- Choice of a three-tiered nearly FREE medical plan
- Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage
- Generous paid time off program
- CME days
- Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center
- Visa candidates are considered
Please email all CVs to Joe Mastov at [Register to View] M/F/D/V