100 Best term time Jobs in Ithaca, New York (September 2026)

Staff Physician

3 days ago

Ithaca

Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY Provides comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care including but not limited to contraception, abortion and miscarriage management (medication and procedural), gender affirming hormone therapy, colposcopy and LEEP, general office gynecology, ultrasound, well-person examinations, and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted and other infections. Provides care in alignment with the Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) Manual of Medical Standards and Guidelines (MS&Gs). Experience in comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services preferred; PPGNY will train new staff in services as appropriate. Position may be full- or part-time. Position will involve travel to health centers in the employee’s region. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAdministrative (5%): • Completes all required trainings assigned by the agency in a timely manner. Attends required agency didactics. Obtains continuing education credits for maintenance of certification and licensure. • Participates in agency quality and risk management program including health center-based quality assurance activities as assigned by medical leadership. • Understands and commits to achieving a high standard of customer satisfaction and promoting equity during health care delivery. Participates in health center efforts to achieve goals set to improve customer relations, increase customer satisfaction and promote repeat customer visits. • Completes all responsibilities according to established protocols, policies and standard practices in the areas of ADA and regulatory compliance programs such as HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA and in compliance with Federal and State regulations. • Completes all responsibilities in compliance with PPGNY policies and procedures. • Works effectively with staff at all organizational levels and with volunteers, trainees and temporary agency personnel. • Adheres to affiliate goals, policies, and standards of conduct related to professionalism. • Assists center staff in achieving time efficient visits; meets health center productivity goals. • Stays up to date on health center emergency procedures and responds appropriately. • Informs manager of medical incidents and occurrences. • Performs other duties as required. Direct Clinical Care: (90%): • Provides health care which is individualized to the patient and consistent with PPGNY MS&Gs, policies and procedures. • Provides comprehensive outpatient sexual and reproductive including medication and procedural abortion, miscarriage management, RIA, colposcopy and LEEP, gender affirming hormone therapy, STI screening/testing/treatment/prevention, contraception, menopause care, endometrial and vulvar biopsy, general office gynecology, ultrasound, and well-person care. • Performs, orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiologic tests. • Provides appropriate education, evaluation, management and referral for people of all genders seeking sexual and reproductive health care. • Ensures appropriate medical follow-up of all patient testing and/or treatment, including direct patient contacts and laboratory test review. • Creates and maintains medical documentation in EHR system in compliance with EHR policies and procedures. • Appropriately codes and bills for care provided; responds to all coding inquiries in a timely fashion. • Seeks consultations as appropriate from Regional Director of Clinical Services, Medical Director or designee. • Collaborates with advanced practice clinicians, medical assistants, health center operations staff and other members of the health care team and makes referrals to medical and community resources as indicated. • Provides limited clinical consultation to advanced practice clinicians during health center operating hours and on call. • Participates in the overnight on-call system (does not include in-person on-call duties, third in line for call coverage). Training: (5%) • At the discretion and direction of the Regional Director of Clinical Services or Medical Director, assists in training and orientation for newly hired clinicians and new skill development for staff clinicians. • At the discretion and direction of the health center management, assists in training and orientation for newly hired clinical support staff. CORE COMPETENCIES • A demonstrated commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy, health equity, and gender and racial justice. • A demonstrated commitment to learning about and enhancing practices related to racial equity and its impact on healthcare systems. • Strong relationship building and communication skills, including an ability to work and build trust across cultural differences related to related to race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability; and to reflect on one’s personal identity with humility. • Ability to provide compassionate, non-judgmental and culturally responsive care across race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability; and demonstrates deep sense of accountability to patient experience. REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:Interpersonal • Excellent customer service and communication skills • Ability to remain focused and calm in stressful situations. • Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills • Superior oral and written communication skills • Ability to develop and maintain effective, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Ability to work effectively as part of team. Technical • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software • Proficient and high degree of comfort with EMR system • Bilingual in Spanish preferred Subject Matter Knowledge • Comprehensive knowledge of sexual and reproductive care • Experience working with LGBTQ+ populations preferred Work Habits/Attributes • Keen attention to detail • Outstanding time management skills, including the ability to work under deadline. • The ability to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment with changing and/or competing priorities. • Ability to exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making skills. • Ability to produce reliable, high-quality work with minimal direct supervision. • Ability to exercise discretion in the handling of confidential information. • Ability to demonstrate and document evidence-based clinical judgment. • Ability to make strategic decisions. • Superior negotiation skills • Ability to work a flexible or extended schedule, including evenings and weekends, as operational demands require. • Well-developed problem-solving and critical thinking skills • Ability to build and lead high-performing teams. • Comfort making sound strategic decisions in the face of uncertain or incomplete information. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum education Graduate of an accredited Medical School Graduate of a residency in Ob/Gyn or Family Medicine preferred. Graduate of a residency in Pediatrics and a Fellowship in Adolescent Medicine may be considered., • Minimum work experience 1 year of post-residency experience preferred. PPGNY will train new staff in services as appropriate., • Licensures/Certifications Current active New York State license as a Physician. Current active DEA license. Current active BLS and ACLS certifications. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, • 2 years of experience providing sexual and reproductive health care including abortion, colposcopy and LEEP, and gender affirming hormone therapy., • Bilingual in Spanish.TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS, • Requires prolonged sitting and repetitive tasks including use of a computer. Frequent standing, walking, bending. Must be able to walk up and down stairs. Requires lifting or moving of patients/supplies/equipment. Visual acuity sufficient to perform frequent work on a computer screen and review printed reports and other materials. Requires the ability to hear and to communicate orally with others. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and medical equipment and will require reaching, grasping, pushing and pulling.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS, • This job operates in a professional office environment. Potential exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions in a health center environment. May require travel to other health centers, at times in inclement weather. Requires flexible schedule and during peak activity periods work in excess of 7.5 hours per day and/or 37.5 hours per week.PPGNY's benefits package includes: Generous PTO and holiday schedule Medical, dental and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents FSA, HSA, Commuter pre-tax reimbursement funds Short- and Long-Term Disability, Free Basic Life and AD&D 401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions after 1 year of employment All positions at PPGNY require: Proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases (including influenza during the flu season and Covid-19) and testing for tuberculosis. These certifications are required by the NYC DOHMH Health Code, NYSDOH and OSHA. Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) is a leading provider, educator, and advocate of sexual and reproductive health care in New York State. PPGNY is proud to provide a wide-range of family planning services at our brick-and-mortar health centers and mobile care units. We care for everyone regardless of their immigration status, zip code or ability to pay. PPGNY’s education and outreach programs are backed by medically accurate, evidence-based information that allows people to make informed decisions about their health and future. As a voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY supports legislation and policies that ensure all New Yorkers have access to the full range of reproductive health care and education. At PPGNY, we provide the absolute best care to our patients and our communities through innovative health care delivery and education programming. We care for everyone who walks through our doors regardless of insurance, ability to pay or immigration status. As a leading voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY fiercely advocates for policies to ensure that all New Yorkers will have access to the full range of reproductive health care services and information. PPGNY is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe we are most impactful when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with common purpose. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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