Job description

Physician

Ulster County Department of Health seeks a Physician to work in its Tuberculosis Clinic located at 239 Golden Hill Lane, Kingston, NY 12401. Clinic is open twice a month or as needed from 1-3 PM during the work week (Monday through Friday). Starting rate is $118.89/hr.

This is responsible professional work calling for the services of a licensed physician. Employees in this class perform work of a general or specialized nature, ensuring adherence to quality assurance/quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Work is outlined and reports are reviewed by the appropriate authority but methods of execution are left to the discretion of the physician. Supervision may be exercised over the work of nursing personnel. The physician may work in a staff capacity in a county institution such as a health-related facility, infirmary or jail or provide medical services or consultation in connection with a specific program such as sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) or tuberculosis disease and Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI). The employee performs their work in accordance with established policies and procedures. The typical work activities listed below are illustrative of the kind of work an employee in this class may perform. It is not a comprehensive list of all activities an employee in this class may engage in but rather a list that shows the variety and kind of work the employee performs. Conversely it is not expected that an employee in this class perform all of the duties listed below. Depending on the location of employment a physician may engage in all or some of the activities described.

This position will provide direct patient care, including medical history taking, physical examinations, and diagnosis and treatment of active Tuberculosis disease and Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI). Order diagnostic and laboratory tests. Formulate appropriate treatment plans, write medication orders, dispense medications, including vaccine administration. Provide counseling and health education regarding Tuberculosis, including evaluating persons who have been in contact with TB cases. Provide referrals for other services as needed. Document all diagnoses, treatments, and other relevant information in the patient’s chart. Attend and participate in staff development meetings and trainings. Follow established clinic policies and procedures. Adhere to Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Supervision may be exercised over the work of nursing personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

At the time of appointment, candidates must be in possession of a current license issued by the New York State Education Department to practice medicine in the State of New York.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1)At the time of appointment, candidates must be in possession of a current license and registration as a Physician in accordance with Section 6524 of New York State Education Law, and Title 8, Part 60 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR).

2)Incumbents must be certified or eligible for certification in their area of specialization by the appropriate American Board of Medicine.

3) Incumbents must possess and continuously maintain throughout the duration of employment in this title current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Note: In accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134), incumbents who are required to wear N95 respirators must undergo annual N95 fit testing.

Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: Upon a conditional employment offer and in accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, prospective candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authorities. Such prospective candidates will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly.

ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL CIVIL SERVICE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $118.89 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kingston, NY 12401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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