ATTENDING, TEACHING AMBULATORY CARE

Overview

The teaching attending diagnoses and treats patients while supervising medical residents in outpatient medicine

Responsibilities

The teaching attending is responsible for the supervision of all medical residents and students and for all aspects of patient care and appropriate supervision of medical residents. The resident might see patients first, but still works under the guidance of the attending. 

• The Attending diagnoses and manages all acute and chronic medical issues with subspecialty and specialty input where indicated.
• Performs comprehensive health assessment for all patients.
• Completes a history and physical examination for all patients.
• Reviews patients’ medical and social history, perform a review of systems, provides health teaching and counseling, monitors and manages chronic conditions, and prescribes care and treatment according to the policies and procedures of Interfaith Medical Center and all medical standards and guidelines provided by regulatory agencies e.g., Joint Commission, NCQA, New York State Department of Health and all other regulatory bodies.
• Initiates lab and radiological tests and studies.
• Consult with other members of the patient care team regarding the individual needs of patients, provide support for recommended actions and refer patients to appropriate clinic and/or community resources.
• Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of diseases.
• Refers patients to medical sub-specialist, other practitioner(s) for specialized treatment and/or refers patients to educational and support groups.
• Ensures that all communications with patients are culturally and linguistically appropriate and patient education and care are delivered according to the cultural and linguistic needs of the patient.
• Performs medication reconciliation for each patient and works with other members of the health care team to ensure that when changes are made to the patient’s medication regimen the patient is provided with education regarding the purpose, administration of the medication and side effects or other problems to report to their care provider.

The Attending shall:

• Attend and actively participates in departmental meetings, PCMH team meetings and huddles.
• Order the vaccination of patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases
• Participate in case management meetings and staff meetings as appropriate.
• Ensure that all communications with patients are culturally and linguistically appropriate and procedures, patient education and care are delivered according to the cultural and linguistic needs of the patient.
• Participate in quality management and performance improvement.
• Meet all quality standards of care and measures including but not limited to, preventive care and screenings (Breast Cancer, Colorectal cancer, BMI, urinary incontinence, osteoporosis, pain assessment and follow-up, screening for clinical depression and follow-up plan, screening for alcohol use, tobacco use and prescribes cessation intervention, high blood pressure, falls risk, abuse and neglect, administer appropriate vaccinations and immunizations for adults, children and adolescents, provide comprehensive care and management of diabetic patients, age-appropriate screenings for HIV/AIDS and Sexually transmitted disease such as Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis, Tuberculosis and screen for other infectious diseases such as hepatitis A, B and C.
• Assist patients with chronic conditions to navigate and access chronic care services, in conjunction with the patient care team including quality care, health education and social services.
• Responsible to give monthly evaluation of residents.
• Responsible for ambulatory lecture series.
• The physician is expected to participate in QA projects including core measures.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Valid NYS MD license and current registration and I-STOP and e-prescription registration.
• Board certification or board certification upon completion of residency training.

Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally, and in writing.
• Basic knowledge of computers, and word processing skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Involves standing, walking, talking, hearing, and bending.
• May include some repetitive motions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions without compromising patient care.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Interfaith Medical Center (IMC).

Interfaith Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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