Medical Director/Attending Physician of Pride Care, Attending Physician of Immunodeficiency Center (IDC) - Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia

Job Details Medical Director/Attending Physician of Pride Care, Attending Physician of Immunodeficiency Center (IDC) Job Description The Physician provides comprehensive patient-centered primary care to members of the LGBTQAI+ community and people living with or vulnerable to HIV. Clinically, this role provides gender affirming care including hormone therapy, comprehensive sexual wellness services, and the prevention, diagnosis, and management of HIV and related conditions in an outpatient primary care setting. As medical director of Pride Care at Jefferson Einstein, the role provides leadership for the Pride team, participates in enterprise-wide committees, and serves as a subject matter expert for the implementation of new treatments, protocols, and interventions related to gender affirming care. 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 Serve as physician leader for Pride Care at Jefferson Einstein; leads and contributes to the growth and development of Pride Care services, strategic planning, achievement of goals and benchmarks, represents the program internally and externally 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 Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.     Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.  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, incl