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New York City Health and Hospitals CorporationOutposted Therapeutic Housing Units Program (OTxHU)Since 2016, Correctional Health Services (CHS) has been the direct provider of health care in the New York City jails. Deeply committed to human dignity and patient rights, CHS is part of the NYC Health + Hospitals system and is a key partner in the Citys efforts to reform the criminal-legal system. Our in-jail clinical services include medical, nursing, and mental health care; pharmacy services; substance-use treatment; social work; dental and vision care; discharge planning; and reentry support.   Given the high visibility of this initiative, we are seeking the highest caliber health care professionals in key clinical services to staff our Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units (OTxHU). To be located in three NYC Health + Hospital acute care facilities, the OTxHU is a pioneering approach to safely increasing access to high quality clinical care for patients in custody who have complicated health conditions. OTxHUs will bridge the gap in the continuum between care provided in the jails and inpatient hospitalization, with admission to and discharge from the OTxHU in accordance with a patients clinical needs. CHS will be the primary health care providers on these units and the NYC Department of Correction will provide security and custody management.  The OTxHU at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue in Manhattan will be the first of this unique, groundbreaking project to open with a planned completion date as early as the end of 2024. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a passionate and motivated team providing care to some of the Citys most marginalized, vulnerable people.  *To help support continuity of operations and care, staff selected to work in the OTxHU may also be required to work in CHS locations within the jails. Additionally, while CHS seeks the most qualified individuals for these positions, preference will be given to equally qualified, internal candidates.Position Overview:With considerable latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, the Site Medical Director oversees the provision of medical care within a dedicated area in the jail system. The Site Medical Director will support CHS Physicians and Physician Assistants in delivering high quality care to patients with chronic medical conditions or physical disabilities who do not require acute inpatient admission. Strong medical knowledge and communication skills will be important in coordinating care with specialists within CHS or at Bellevue Hospital. The Site Medical Director will also work closely with the Site Director of Nursing, Health Services Administrator and Mental Health Leadership to ensure comprehensive care is provided to all patients. This position is ideal for a candidate who does not want to be limited by a singular focus but would rather work in a system that requires broad interests in leadership, clinical care, quality improvement, and systems building.   ResponsibilitiesDevelops workflows, policies and quality metrics for their dedicated area for patients with chronic or complex medical needs in close coordination with the Assistant Chief of Medicine and other CHS leadership. Recruits, hires and trains staff to provide care in their dedicated areaManages, supervises, coordinates and evaluates provision of health care. May also supervise and coordinate professional, clinical, operational, educational, or other related services.Serves as clinical educator of front-line clinical staff on evidence-based medical practice, workflow, application of policy, and quality improvement efforts. <di