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Physician - Family Practice (Req 100956)

CompanyWhitney M Young Jr Health Center
LocationAlbany
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 4, 2026
About The Company
Established in 1971, Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center, Inc. (WYH) is a community based, 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation that provides affordable, accessible primary and preventative medical, dental and addiction services to the uninsured, working poor and medically under-served people of the Capital Region. Whitney Young currently operates from eight physical locations in Albany, Troy and Watervliet, including school-based health centers in three Albany elementary schools. In addition, Whitney Young Health provides mobile dental services through Seal-a-Smile, a partnership with the Healthy Capital District Initiative (HCDI). Whitney Young Health fulfills its mission and vision by offering comprehensive primary care services to all, from birth to old age, with special focus on chronic illnesses, prevention and early intervention. Particular emphasis is placed on reducing health disparities identified through the needs assessment and deployment of the chronic care model in the medical setting. The design of WYH's delivery model is patient centered addressing clinical symptoms as well as behavioral issues to achieve measurable outcomes. Recently, the National Committee for Quality Assurance recognized Whitney Young’s Troy and Albany Health Centers as Level III Patient-Centered Medical Homes. Most of the 21,000 patients WYH serves annually are under or uninsured minorities living in poverty. Moreover, the conditions of high rates of unemployment and poverty; and the lack of health insurance cause higher rates of morbidity and consequent health disparities amongst Whitney Young’s target patient population. Whitney Young Health works to alleviate barriers accessing care and augment its primary care services by providing transportation, translation, patient education, nutrition and case management services as well as by employing culturally diverse clinical and support staff.
About the Role

Description

Be a part of the mission at Whitney Young Health (WYH)  to provide high quality healthcare that is affordable and accessible to our diverse community.     


 WYH has a robust benefits package including generous time off, affordable health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with safe harbor employer match, tuition reimbursement, term life insurance, commuter benefits and more!  


GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The physician functions in the primary care group at Whitney Young Health coordinating medical care, providing medical supervision and direct patient care.


SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Responsibilities:

  • Provides primary care directly, emphasizing accessibility, health promotion, illness prevention and continuity of care to patients presenting with both minor and complex health issues.
  • Takes a complete history including medical, psychosocial, economic, relationship and family status.
  • Completes physical examinations, performs/orders appropriate diagnostic tests.
  • Discusses health concerns/diagnosis with the patient and together determines an appropriate plan of care.
  • Develops reviews and approves clinical protocols and best practice guidelines.

Quality of Service:

  • Documents all patients encounters completely and in a timely manner. This includes proper documentation of phone calls, prescription, and if applicable, the complete dictation of patient visits for a session prior to leaving the health center.
  • Adheres to clinical practice guidelines that are adopted by the specialty group or an appropriate committee.
  • Keeps medical knowledge current through attendance at medical CME programs at least 40 hours per year.
  • Maintains an acceptable level of compliance with clinical and regulatory standards including medical record documentation per The Joint Commission standards.
  • Demonstrates appropriate interactions toward patients in a manner that helps to put patients at ease.
  • Participants in the Performance Improvement activities of the Health Center through chart audits, development and implementation of practice standards.
  • Actively support the implementation of the Chronic Care Model to manage patient with chronic illness.

Team Work:

  • Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide treatment, ongoing follow-up and evaluation of the plan of care with the patient.
  • Supports established policies and procedures of the Health Center. Makes recommendations and contributes to policy formulation.
  • Starts patient schedule on time and leaves after completing the work schedule including needed record documentation.
  • Completes required documentation for referrals and consultations.
  • Returns patient telephone calls within an appropriate time frame based on patient needs and expectations.
  • Performs other administrative tasks as assigned by the Clinical Chief or the Chief Medical Officer.

Miscellaneous:

  • Demonstrates excellence in both internal and external customer service.
  • Understands and is able to effectively communicate HIPAA compliance, corporate compliance and client confidentiality.
  • Ensures and/or remains in compliance with local, state, and federal regulation, i.e. The Joint Commission, OASAS, NYSHD.
  • Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as defined by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Services.
  • Completes other duties as assigned.

Teaching and Community Involvement:

  • Supervises the clinical practice of medical students, residents, non-physician practitioners as appropriate and contributes to the learning of students from other disciplines.
  • Acts as a resource to staff and the community regarding current trends in health care as well as specific health issues.
  • Participants in community activities and research designed to promote health and prevent diseases.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an approved medical college and completion of approved residency training. Current NYS license and board eligible or certified in Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

One to three years clinical experience preferred. Bilingual/Multi-lingual abilities. Experience in Community Health. Experience in delivering culturally competent healthcare. Interest in on-going learning, best practice development, and education.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.


Salary range: $195,000 - $243,000 annually

Key Skills
Primary CareHealth PromotionIllness PreventionPatient CareClinical ProtocolsDocumentationTeam WorkCustomer ServiceHIPAA ComplianceChronic Care ManagementTeachingCommunity InvolvementCulturally Competent HealthcareMedical KnowledgePolicy FormulationPerformance Improvement
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The physician provides primary care, emphasizing accessibility, health promotion, and continuity of care for patients with various health issues. They also document patient encounters and participate in performance improvement activities.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$195,000 - $243,000
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
178
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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