Psychiatrist - Outpatient Clozapine Clinic (30408)

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Psychiatrist - Outpatient Clozapine Clinic to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan. Metropolitan Hospital is a full-service community hospital that provides state-of-the-art care and leading-edge technology in a modern environment. We provide culturally sensitive care to patients from all five New York City boroughs in a welcoming and hospitable setting and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with New York Medical College to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Opportunity Details:

• Clinical lead of a new Clozapine clinic and is responsible for all aspects of patient care on the team, including safety and quality.
• Complete admission assessment, with a focus on comprehensive risk assessment for all new intakes, and re-assessment of patients in a timely fashion consistent with policy.
• Complete treatment plan documentation consistent with policy and appropriate to patients' risk level.
• Participate in Performance Improvement, Quality Assurance and Clinical pertinence activities.
• Participate in utilization review and management and maintain focus on patient experience, access to care, and operational efficiency.