Physician, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control
Core
City Medical Specialist providing direct patient care, case management, and contact investigation for tuberculosis within NYC clinics.
Role type
Clinical physician (TB specialist)
Builds
Patient treatment plans, contact investigation outcomes, public health reports
Domain
Public health / Infectious disease
Deliverable
clinical work
Required skills
Medical diagnosis, treatment regimen formulation, patient compliance monitoring, contact investigation, medical consultation, report writing
Preferred skills
Microsoft Office proficiency
Technologies
None specified
Responsibilities
Perform histories and physicals; evaluate lab/radiological data to determine TB treatment needs; supervise complex drug-resistant TB regimens; monitor patient compliance; participate in contact investigation; consult community doctors; attend medical conferences; write reports; participate in emergency response
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior level (requires NY medical license + Board certification or equivalent experience)