Full-Time

Family Medicine Physician

Updated on 9/3/2026

Yai

Yai

51-200 employees

Special education school with integrated therapies

Compensation Overview

$160k - $180k/yr

Brooklyn, NY, USA

In Person

MD

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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Requirements
  • An MD or DO degree is required.
  • Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved family medicine residency program is required.
  • Board certification or board eligibility in family medicine is required.
  • A valid Drug Enforcement Administration registration and New York medical license are required.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide evidence-based primary care services to both pediatric and adult patients.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
  • Refer patients for specialty care when indicated.
  • Partner with other members of the care team, including nurses, medical assistants, and social workers.
  • Report and coordinate care with the Medical Director.
  • Complete all electronic health record documentation and administrative tasks in a timely manner.
Desired Qualifications
  • Fluency in Spanish.
  • Two or more years of experience as a primary care physician.
  • Experience with the intellectual and developmental disabilities patient population.
  • Active Medicare and New York State Medicaid registration.
  • Familiarity with the NextGen electronic health record.

Yai's Manhattan Star Academy (MSA) is a private, non-profit day school within the YAI Network that serves students aged 3 to 21 with developmental disabilities. It combines academics with therapies (occupational, physical, speech, counseling) in a Montessori-inspired, developmentally based curriculum, using small classes and sensory-friendly facilities with technology to track progress. The school includes a transition and vocational program to prepare students for life after graduation. Its differentiators are the integrated therapeutic model, a specialized environment for neuro-developmental needs, and a continuous education path from early years through post-secondary readiness.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$330K

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2023

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What believers are saying

  • STAR supported six students in its first year, showing demand for transition services.
  • YAI expanded MSA’s Upper School, signaling ongoing enrollment and program investment.
  • Community internships and podcasts strengthen employability, communication, and family appeal.

What critics are saying

  • YAI warned 2026 Medicaid cuts and flat state budgets squeeze provider wages.
  • Ninety percent of disability providers reported staffing shortages in 2025, pressuring MSA staffing.
  • If Medicaid rates stay inadequate, YAI’s school and adult-services model strains financially.

What makes Yai unique

  • MSA serves ages 3-21 with integrated academics, therapies, and transition programming.
  • STAR launched in July 2025, adding person-centered vocational and community learning.
  • YAI’s Upper School at 150 Amsterdam Avenue expands capacity for older students.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

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