Job Details

Medical Director and Attending Physician, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital
Immunodeficiency Center (IDC) and Pride Care

Job Description

The Attending Physician provides comprehensive patient-centered primary care to members of the LGBTQAI+ community and people living with or vulnerable to HIV. This role focuses on gender affirming care including hormone therapy, comprehensive sexual wellness services, and the prevention, diagnosis, and management of HIV and related conditions in an outpatient setting. The Physician works collaboratively with nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality care, promote adherence to treatment, and improve long-term health outcomes. The ideal candidate is experienced in primary care, HIV care, gender affirming care, culturally competent, and committed to serving diverse and often underserved populations.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide primary and specialized care to LGBTQAI+ patients or those patients living with HIV in an outpatient clinic setting
• Perform comprehensive health assessments, including medical history, physical exams, and risk evaluations
• Diagnose and manage HIV infection and related comorbidities, including opportunistic infections
• Prescribe and manage gender affirming hormone therapy (GAHT)
• Prescribe and manage antiretroviral therapy (ART) and monitor treatment adherence and effectiveness
• Prescribe and manage pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for individuals exposed to or vulnerable to contracting HIV
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and laboratory results
• Provide preventive care, including vaccinations, STI screening, and comprehensive sexual health counseling
• Educate patients on disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including case managers, pharmacists, and behavioral health providers
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Stay current with evolving treatment guidelines and best practices

Requirements:

• MD/DO or equivalent degree
• Active PA medical license, or ability to obtain by time of appointment
• Completed ACGME residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Completed Fellowship in LGBTQIA+ and/or HIV care strongly preferred

Physical Demands

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Primary Location Address

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time(including per diemcolleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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