Overview

Fostering Talent, Changing Lives

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

Responsibilities

Position Description:

Assistant Medical Director for Medical Services ensures all services delivered by the NYF medical teams are of the highest quality, and meeting the needs of the patients and families. Directly supervises the medical providers

The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic medicine
• Active NYS license and DEA License. Up to date BLS, infection control, mandated reported, and DEA Optiate training. Board Certified in Pediatrics or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience in ambulatory pediatric or equivalent settings; Experience with foster care of other special populations valued.
• Strong management skills, including performance management, team-buillding, and supportive problem-solving.
• Strong clinical training skills. This includes creating and delivering presentations to small groups, and the ability to train, supervise, and oversee all elements of pediatric clinical care.
• Excellent skills with technology, including Microsoft office, Electronic Health Records, online systems such as CIR, VIS, and other medical records/databases.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with other departmental leaders, clinical teams, and external stakeholders. Represents NYF values through professionalism and compassion at all times.
• Willingness to go to all NYF Health Centers, AOBH, and other sites as needed to provide and supervise care.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.

Education Required