Medical Director for Infectious Disease, Correctional Health Services
NYC Health + Hospitals, New York, NY, United States
Medical Director for Infectious Disease, Correctional Health Services
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Medical Director for Infectious Disease, Correctional Health Services
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NYC Health + Hospitals .
Salary Information Base pay range: $272,951.00/yr - $272,951.00/yr.
About NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. It is a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post‑acute care centers, and correctional health services. It also serves as a home care agency and a health plan (MetroPlus). The system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers annually across more than 70 locations throughout the city’s five boroughs.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation’s leading correctional health care systems, providing quality and innovative care from pre‑arraignment through compassionate release. In‑jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. The program leverages the resources of the largest municipal health care system to help admitted patients successfully return to their communities and partners in New York City’s criminal justice reform efforts.
Duties & Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities
Identify individuals admitted to correctional facilities with infectious disease needs through electronic health records, report management systems, and tracking tools.
Provide direct patient care for acute or chronic infectious disease conditions, including HIV, hepatitis C and B, STIs, tuberculosis, skin and soft tissue infections, wounds, and systemic bacterial processes.
Deliver clinical consultation and guidance related to infectious diseases to site medical directors, infection control teams, and clinical staff.
Administrative Responsibilities
Offer direct administrative and clinical supervision for the infectious disease service, including ID clinicians and the Medspan team.
Oversee staffing requirements for the infectious disease service within the facility.
Direct the formulation and execution of workflows and protocols pertinent to the service.
Organize and lead scheduled rounds and meetings for the ID team.
Facilitate conferences and seminars with other clinical services and both CHS‑based and external re‑entry programs.
Provide supervisory clinical guidance to the site medical director and staff of the communicable diseases unit.
Oversee admission and discharge criteria for patients with confirmed or suspected communicable diseases within the CDU.
Lead patient tracking initiatives within the CDU, monitoring clinical conditions, medication regimens, and laboratory results.
Collaborate with and provide clinical consultation to the infection control team.
Engage in initiatives focused on system‑wide education, quality improvement, and population health.
Direct projects, analytical efforts, patient tracking, and quality improvement initiatives for the infectious disease service.
Cooperate with relevant external agencies to ensure high‑quality, data‑driven continuity of care for patients admitted to or discharged from correctional facilities.
Medspan Directorship
Provide supervisory direction and guidance for the Medspan Program.
Oversee creation and implementation of staffing, workflows, and protocols for the team.
Direct scheduled rounds and meetings for the Medspan team.
Lead research initiatives, patient tracking, and quality improvement efforts for the team.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a medical school approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association.
Completion of an acceptable internship in an approved hospital.
A license to practice medicine in the State of New York.
Certification by the American Board in the field of specialization or a faculty appointment of Associate Professor or higher in a medical school recognized by the American Medical Association.
Eight (8) years of satisfactory full‑time paid experience in the field of specialization, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
Department Preferences
Experience in infection control.
A Master’s in Public Health or other expertise in population health management.
Expertise in program implementation, program management, and quality improvement.
Experience working in a jail environment or with individuals who have a history of justice involvement.
A background in social medicine, social determinants of health, justice advocacy, primary care, and panel management.
A commitment to health equity and ensuring healthcare access for underserved populations.
A willingness to collaborate with a diverse range of individuals, with effective communication skills for patients, staff, and Department of Corrections personnel.
Publications in peer‑reviewed journals and/or presentations at academic conferences.
Strong communication and presentation abilities, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
An equivalent combination of the above qualifications is considered satisfactory.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine and/or Infectious Disease.
ACLS/BLS Certification and Infection Control Certification.
Federal DEA License.
How to Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the “Apply for Job” button.
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Internship
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
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Medical Director for Infectious Disease, Correctional Health Services
role at
NYC Health + Hospitals .
Salary Information Base pay range: $272,951.00/yr - $272,951.00/yr.
About NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. It is a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post‑acute care centers, and correctional health services. It also serves as a home care agency and a health plan (MetroPlus). The system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers annually across more than 70 locations throughout the city’s five boroughs.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation’s leading correctional health care systems, providing quality and innovative care from pre‑arraignment through compassionate release. In‑jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. The program leverages the resources of the largest municipal health care system to help admitted patients successfully return to their communities and partners in New York City’s criminal justice reform efforts.
Duties & Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities
Identify individuals admitted to correctional facilities with infectious disease needs through electronic health records, report management systems, and tracking tools.
Provide direct patient care for acute or chronic infectious disease conditions, including HIV, hepatitis C and B, STIs, tuberculosis, skin and soft tissue infections, wounds, and systemic bacterial processes.
Deliver clinical consultation and guidance related to infectious diseases to site medical directors, infection control teams, and clinical staff.
Administrative Responsibilities
Offer direct administrative and clinical supervision for the infectious disease service, including ID clinicians and the Medspan team.
Oversee staffing requirements for the infectious disease service within the facility.
Direct the formulation and execution of workflows and protocols pertinent to the service.
Organize and lead scheduled rounds and meetings for the ID team.
Facilitate conferences and seminars with other clinical services and both CHS‑based and external re‑entry programs.
Provide supervisory clinical guidance to the site medical director and staff of the communicable diseases unit.
Oversee admission and discharge criteria for patients with confirmed or suspected communicable diseases within the CDU.
Lead patient tracking initiatives within the CDU, monitoring clinical conditions, medication regimens, and laboratory results.
Collaborate with and provide clinical consultation to the infection control team.
Engage in initiatives focused on system‑wide education, quality improvement, and population health.
Direct projects, analytical efforts, patient tracking, and quality improvement initiatives for the infectious disease service.
Cooperate with relevant external agencies to ensure high‑quality, data‑driven continuity of care for patients admitted to or discharged from correctional facilities.
Medspan Directorship
Provide supervisory direction and guidance for the Medspan Program.
Oversee creation and implementation of staffing, workflows, and protocols for the team.
Direct scheduled rounds and meetings for the Medspan team.
Lead research initiatives, patient tracking, and quality improvement efforts for the team.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a medical school approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association.
Completion of an acceptable internship in an approved hospital.
A license to practice medicine in the State of New York.
Certification by the American Board in the field of specialization or a faculty appointment of Associate Professor or higher in a medical school recognized by the American Medical Association.
Eight (8) years of satisfactory full‑time paid experience in the field of specialization, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
Department Preferences
Experience in infection control.
A Master’s in Public Health or other expertise in population health management.
Expertise in program implementation, program management, and quality improvement.
Experience working in a jail environment or with individuals who have a history of justice involvement.
A background in social medicine, social determinants of health, justice advocacy, primary care, and panel management.
A commitment to health equity and ensuring healthcare access for underserved populations.
A willingness to collaborate with a diverse range of individuals, with effective communication skills for patients, staff, and Department of Corrections personnel.
Publications in peer‑reviewed journals and/or presentations at academic conferences.
Strong communication and presentation abilities, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
An equivalent combination of the above qualifications is considered satisfactory.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine and/or Infectious Disease.
ACLS/BLS Certification and Infection Control Certification.
Federal DEA License.
How to Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the “Apply for Job” button.
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Internship
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
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