Physician- Transgender and HIV 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• Cooperates in accomplishing department goals and objectives

• 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

• 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

• Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

• Riverside, California

Expérience professionnelle

• Healthcare

Compétences linguistiques

• English