About the role
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 32 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.