OPPORTUNITY

PsyPhyCare, a division of Business Staffing of America, Inc., is seeking to contract a Family Physician for a Federally supported client in Bronx, NY 10453

Our client provides care at a Wellness Center servicing at risk youth on a residential campus to prepare them for meaningful employment. Students ages range from 16 thru 24 years.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

10 hours per week or 2 days out of the normal work week. This position could also have a Physician and Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant for (5) hours each totaling 10 hours per week.

The facility is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. with the weekends off. The schedule is flexible and open.

ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

· Cursory medical evaluation by a qualified health professional (usually within 48 hours of the student's entry)

· Entrance physical examination by a qualified health professional (usually within 14 days after entry using approved history and physical forms)

· Required entry laboratory studies

· Hemoglobin or hematocrit

· Pregnancy test (all females), Pap smear (all females > 21 year of age)

· Chlamydia and gonorrhea testing

· HIV testing

· Urine drug screen

· Immunizations, to include boosters for incomplete immunization series, and hepatitis B vaccine for health occupations training students, Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux)

· Vision and hearing screening

· Referral to off-center physician services for detailed specialized assessment as needed

· Prescription services in coordination with the Center Mental Health Consultant

(full scope of work available for interested candidates)

QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

• Ability to practice independently
• Licensed with the state of New York
• Malpractice/professional liability insurance and general liability insurance
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• CPR/AED