Physician

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Heath is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a Physician at our Bay Street Health Center located in Staten Island, NY.

Diagnosis and treatment of patients in his/her specialty area; collaboration and supervision of nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants; participation in planning and developing health care services in his/her specialties, treatment of conditions and illnesses within the scope of the physician’s specialty, referral and follow-up of patients when indicated. Performs job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Takes histories, examines patients, orders and performs diagnostic procedures and provides patients with counseling and education.
• Displays cultural sensitivity, compassionate care and an understanding of patient needs, concerns and socioeconomic conditions.
• Prescribes treatment and medication by following established medical protocols.
• Maintains and reviews medical records periodically.
• Uses EMR for all documentation, including updated problem list and all interfaced labs.
• Attends case conferences involving patients. Attends continuing education programs to increase skills and knowledge.
• Follows OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines endorsed by department, organization, and overseen by Infection Control Officer.
• Provides safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity, quality and patient satisfaction standards.
• Completes peer audits as per SRH guidelines, adds suggestions to improve value of audits and implements; discusses audits with site medical director or provider, improves disease management from audit feedback.
• Attends or call-in to monthly provider meetings.

Minimum Education Requirement:

• Doctorate degree (PhD, M.D, D.O)
• Current License and Registration to practice in New York State.
• Board Certified or eligible in internal medicine

Minimum Related Work Experience: 2-4 years

Pay Range: $141,377 - $183,801 annually

 

 

 

Relation to Mission
The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.

Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities
The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

About Sun River Health

Sun River Health has a rich history of providing quality, affordable health care to communities in need. Founded in the early 1970s by four African American women in Peekskill, New York, the organization was established to address the lack of accessible health services in their community. With the help of a small federal grant, the first Sun River Health site opened its doors in 1975. Over the years, Sun River Health has grown into a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system with over 45 locations, serving more than 250,000 patients across the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island. Our exceptional primary care practitioners, specialists and support staff are dedicated to delivering high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay. In December 2018, Sun River Health expanded its reach by merging with Brightpoint Health, an FQHC network offering integrated medical, behavio