Organizations that treat HIV/AIDS, and physician opportunities they have
Since the first case of AIDS was reported in the US in June 1981, physicians, psychologists and researchers have worked to treat and eradicate AIDS from the global landscape. In honor of World AIDS Day, PracticeLink recognizes healthcare systems on our job board that support, treat or advocate for patients with HIV/AIDS.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, which is an integrated health system under the umbrella of CommonSpirit Health, has 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout Washington’s greater Puget Sound region. Known for high quality care, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is home to the nation’s first skilled-nursing and outpatient chronic care management program designed specifically to meet the needs of people with HIV/AIDS, as well as Benaroya Research Institute, an internationally recognized facility for autoimmune disease research.
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UNM Truman Health Services
Truman Health Services in Roswell, NM (part of UNM Medical Group, Inc.) is a NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home which provides the highest level of care and latest treatment options for New Mexicans living with HIV, requiring gender services or seeking PrEP.
Treatment services utilize a holistic approach toward supporting patients’ medical, social and mental health needs. Its Roswell Satellite outpatient clinic works in collaboration with Alianza of New Mexico for HIV Case Management Services, including evaluating and managing primary care for people with HIV and providing consultative care for HIV preventative services.
ChristianaCare Health System
ChristianaCare, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare, has an established?HIV Community Program in Wilmington, DE. ChristianaCare’s William J. Holloway Community Program was established in 1989 to provide care for people with HIV/AIDS throughout the state of Delaware. Their interdisciplinary team includes three physicians, Medical Advanced Practice Professionals, a Psych APC, pharmacists and social workers.
ChristianaCare Health is recruiting experienced, fellowship-trained Infectious Diseases physicians with a willingness to provide cross coverage at other satellite locations.
Geisinger Community Medical Center
Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) in Scranton, PA focuses on high-quality, coordinated, patient-centered care for residents throughout Lackawanna County and northeastern Pennsylvania. GCMC has the only Level II trauma center and electronic intensive care unit in Lackawanna County, providing care for the most seriously ill and injured patients. Through the federally sponsored Ryan White Program, Geisinger provides resources and care for people living with HIV and their families. GCMC is recruiting an Infectious Disease physician, preferably with experience in preventive medicine and conditions associated with travel. This specialist diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers that have not been explained.
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AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is a Los Angeles-based global nonprofit organization providing HIV/AIDS treatment and advocacy to over two million patients in 47 countries. AHF in Atlanta, GA is committed to serving the city’s underserved patient population, including the LGBTQ community and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. They offer a network of services that include healthcare centers, pharmacies and wellness clinics. They are looking for a family practice or internal medicine physician at an AHF HIV primary care outpatient facility.
They are recruiting a Medical Director. AIDS Healthcare Foundation- Atlanta, GA
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Legacy Community Health, in Houston, TX, is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive care to community members regardless of their ability to pay. Their goal is to treat the entire patient while improving their overall wellness and quality of life, in addition to providing free pregnancy tests and HIV/AIDS screening. They strive to empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family planning services and nutrition and weight management information.
Legacy has more than 50 clinics with extensive services that include: Adult primary care, HIV/AIDS care, pediatrics, OB/GYN and maternity, dental, vision and behavioral health. They are seeking an OB/GYN physician interested in providing medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and diagnosing, treating and helping prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system.
Part of Legacy Community Health System
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Midlands Behavioral Health Hospital
Sumter, SC is home to Midlands Behavioral Health Hospital, has an integrated clinical practice and offers patients a stable, nurturing, and therapeutic environment. Healthcare professionals are trained to care for individuals experiencing a wide range of emotional, social, and behavioral needs affecting the healthy function of their daily lives. While Midlands does not offer a dedicated HIV / AIDS treatment program, providers may be involved in community/civic health matters/projects and may be exposed to various diseases and conditions, including exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses.??Providers must be able to effectively communicate and liaise liaison with management, staff, patients and their families.
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Like Geisinger in Pennsylvania, several healthcare systems with jobs listed on PracticeLink.com have recognized Ryan White HIV/AIDS Programs. These federal programs, first enacted in 1990, provide HIV care and treatment for people diagnosed with HIV. They are dependent on annual appropriations from Congress and offer a comprehensive system of HIV primary medical care, medications and essential support services for low-income individuals with HIV2.
Most provide HIV testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) medication, HIV treatment and telehealth services. The systems on PracticeLink.com include:
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For more organizations and facilities that specialize in HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention, visit PracticeLink.com’s physician job board.