Physician, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

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Job Description THIS IS AN HOURLY/PAID POSITION -THE SALARY IS $95.57/PART-TIME (35 Hours/Week) - The Bureau of TB Control is seeking a City Medical Specialist. They will report to the Director of Medical Affairs and will see patients in the TB clinics, perform medical consultation, participate in case management and contact investigation teams. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Performing histories and physicals, evaluating laboratory and microbiologic data and x-rays and other radiological studies to determine if a patient needs treatment for tuberculosis. English/Chinese (all dialects) and/or English/Spanish or any other second language would be considered. Supervising or formulating medical treatments and interventions, including complex regimens for patients with drug resistant and multidrug resistant TB. Monitoring and ensuring patient compliance during treatment. Participating in the implementation of patient care protocols for the care and treatment of latent TB infection or active TB disease in the BTBC chest centers. Becoming an integral member of the case management team, performing systematic reviews of patient case and contact investigation. Participating in c...