Staff Physician

Position Summary

Provides comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care including contraception, abortion and miscarriage management (medication and procedural), gender affirming hormone therapy, colposcopy and LEEP, general office gynecology, ultrasound, well‑person examinations, and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted and other infections. Care is delivered in alignment with the Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) Manual of Medical Standards and Guidelines (MS&Gs). The position may be full‑ or part‑time and will involve travel to health centers in the employee’s region.

• Administrative (5%) – complete required trainings, attend didactics, obtain continuing education credits, participate in quality and risk management programs, promote customer satisfaction and equity, comply with ADA, HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA and federal and state regulations, work effectively with staff, adhere to affiliate goals and professional standards, assist center staff in achieving productivity goals, stay up‑to‑date on emergency procedures, inform manager of incidents, perform other duties as required.
• Direct Clinical Care (90%) – provide individualized care consistent with PPGNY MS&Gs, manage comprehensive outpatient sexual and reproductive services (medication and procedural abortion, miscarriage management, RIA, colposcopy and LEEP, gender affirming hormone therapy, STI screening/testing/treatment/prevention, contraception, menopause care, endometrial and vulvar biopsy, general office gynecology, ultrasound, well‑person care), order and interpret laboratory and radiologic tests, provide education and referral, ensure medical follow‑up, document in EHR, code and bill, consult regional or medical directors as needed, collaborate with team members, provide limited clinical consultation during operating hours and on call, participate in the overnight on‑call system (not in‑person on‑call duties).
• Training (5%) – assist in training and orientation for newly hired clinicians and new skill development for staff clinicians, and assist in training and orientation for newly hired clinical support staff.

• A demonstrated commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy, health equity, and gender and racial justice.
• A demonstrated commitment to learning about and enhancing practices related to racial equity and its impact on healthcare systems.
• Strong relationship building and communication skills, including an ability to work and build trust across cultural differences related to race, class, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability, and to reflect on one’s personal identity with humility.
• Ability to provide compassionate, non‑judgmental and culturally responsive care across race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability; demonstrates deep sense of accountability to patient experience.

• Interpersonal – excellent customer service and communication skills, remain focused and calm in stressful situations, excellent interpersonal and verbal skills, superior oral and written communication skills, develop and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, work effectively as part of team.
• Technical – proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, proficient and highly comfortable with EMR system, bilingual in Spanish preferred, comprehensive knowledge of sexual and reproductive care, experience working with LGBTQ+ populations preferred.
• Work Habits/Attributes – keen attention to detail, outstanding time management skills, produce high‑quality work in fast‑paced environment with changing priorities, exercise sound judgment and independent decision‑making, reliable with minimal direct supervision, exercise discretion with confidential information, demonstrate evidence‑based clinical judgment, make strategic decisions, superior negotiation skills, flexible or extended schedule including evenings and weekends, well‑developed problem‑solving and…