Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey

Attending Physician- Consultant

Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey All 1 day ago
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We are seeking a knowledgeable and compassionate Consultant Attending Physician to provide specialized gender-affirming healthcare services. The ideal candidate will have experience in transgender health, hormone management, and gender-affirming procedures. This role involves working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care to transgender and gender-diverse patients.

As a consultant, you will be available for consultations and discussions with our advanced practice clinicians (APCs) regarding their more challenging cases. The position requires no more than 15-20 hours per month, allowing you to utilize your extensive experience to benefit our patient population.

Essential Duties

  • Be available at scheduled times to our APCs, providing consultation remotely.
  • Assist in modification of treatment modalities on a case-by-case basis
  • Maintains timely & accurate patient records electronically
  • Adheres to policies and protocols set forth by the organization
  • Monitors patient progress and help determine if transfers are needed
  • Qualifications:

  • Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
  • Valid medical license to practice in New Jersey
  • Board certification or eligibility in relevant specialty (e.g., Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Psychiatry). 
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Proven experience in providing gender-affirming healthcare services (at least 2-3 years attending physician experience providing gender affirming health therapy (GAHT) to the transgender & gender non-conforming communities).
  • Knowledge of current standards, guidelines, and best practices in transgender health. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to culturally competent, inclusive, and patient-centered care. 
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to comply with regulatory policies, documentation standards and ethical principles surrounding our organization
  • Comfortable with providing consultation remotely
  • Additional training or certification in transgender health or related fields, a plus
  • Experience with gender-affirming surgical procedures. 
  • Familiarity with telehealth platforms, electronic health records, and conferencing software such as TEAMS and ZOOM.
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