Physician- Transgender and HIV Care

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Direct Care: 

• Administers or prescribes treatments 

• Discusses potential side effects to medications and/or immunizations with patients 

• Promotes health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for disease prevention 

• Refers patients to medical specialists for consultant services for their well-being, as needed 

• Follows up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases 

• Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to schools, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage 

Provider and Team Support: 

• Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination with care teams 

• Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders 

• Assesses training needs and promotes developmental activities of medical staff 

Transgender Patient Care: 

• Provides competent and culturally sensitive primary care services to patients 

• Offers hormone therapy management, including prescribing and monitoring hormone regimens 

• Addresses and manages the physical, emotional, and mental health needs of transgender individuals 

• Conducts assessments for gender affirming surgeries and facilitate appropriate referrals, as needed 

• Works with the behavioral health team by assisting with gender identity exploration and provides support throughout the transitioning process 

HIV Patient Care 

• Offers specialized care to patients living with HIV, including antiretroviral therapy management. 

• Monitors disease progression, immune statuses, and potential complications related to HIV 

• Provides counseling and education on adherence to treatment plans and preventative measures 

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans 

Clinical Administration: 

• Reviews patient files/records, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status 

• Elicits and records information about patient medical history 

• Examines patients for symptoms or physical information 

• Orders and executes various test, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide 

• information on patient’s condition 

• Analyzes reports and findings of tests, examinations, and diagnoses to understand the patient’s current condition 

• Determines and prescribes patient medications, dosages and schedules dependent on their conditions and allergies 

• Prescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patient from communicable diseases 

• Documents patient visits, including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action 

• Stays informed of organizational activities and promote mission and goals 

• Reviews and responds to all forms of communication, such as emails, postal mail, voice mails 

• Functions at highest level according to credentials and competency 

• Impacts patient experience by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy 

Customer Relations: 

• Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public 

• Cooperates in accomplishing department goals and objectives 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 

• Doctorate in medicine required 

• Valid CA Medical license in good standing required 

• Valid DEA and CPR certifications required 

• WPATH Training required 

• AAHIVS HIV Specialist Certification required 

• Experience working with transgender patients and/or those living with HIV preferred 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills 

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form 

• Knowledgeable about and experience with providing direct care to patients 

• Ability to commit to diversity/inclusion and providing patient centered, non-discriminatory and culturally competent care 

• Knowledgeable about and experience with unique healthcare needs and challenges faced by transgender individuals and those living with HIV 

• Knowledgeable about and experience with gender affirming care and HIV treatment protocols 

• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously  

• Excellent planning and organizational ability 

• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently 

• Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner  

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight 

• Ability to stand for long periods of time 

Pay Range: $229,100-$384,900 per year, depending on experience.