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.

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