Medical Specialist 2

New York State; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Specialist to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will diagnose and treat patients, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care through collaboration with other medical professionals. Your expertise will help shape medical policies and procedures, enhancing patient outcomes in a supportive environment. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals while working within a dynamic interdisciplinary team. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Possession of a medical license and ABMS certification in specialty.
• Ability to provide after-hours medical consultations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and treating patients within a specialized field.
• Reviewing medical information and collaborating with treatment teams.

Skills

Medical Diagnosis

Patient Treatment

Policy Development

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Medical Consultation

Education

Medical License in New York State

Certification by ABMS

Job description

Duties, Description, Primary Duties and Responsibilities

As a Medical Specialist, you actively participate in diagnosing and treating patients within your specialized field. You advise and confer with members of other disciplines to ensure patients benefit from an overall specialized program of care. Medical Specialists 2 serve as senior practicing specialists within a recognized discipline of medicine.

Other responsibilities include:

• Assist in developing or revising medical policies and procedures to ensure quality care.
• Review lab work, specialty consults, hospital discharges, medical visit summaries, and diagnostic reports to support the group home RN and treatment team, especially for complex cases.
• Discuss care with hospital or rehabilitation providers to ensure clinical information sharing and continuity of care across settings.
• Review and approve discharge summaries before individuals return to the group home.
• Review medical information for new admissions to ensure appropriate care provision.
• Communicate with team members about medical issues and participate in team meetings, either in person or virtually.
• Communicate with families and advocates to explain medical or treatment issues.
• Provide short-term urgent prescription renewals when community providers are unavailable.
• Participate as a member of interdisciplinary teams, attend meetings, and serve on committees to improve services and outcomes.

Additional Requirements:

• Provide after-hours and weekend on-call medical telephone consultations on a rotating basis.
• Offer primary medical care coverage for residents of a Comprehensive Adult Transitional Home when needed.
• Provide medical expertise to Family Care Program and Community Mental Health Nurses as required.
• Assist with physician coverage in sister regions as needed.

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Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a medical license in New York State and certification by a Member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in your specialty.

Applicants must not be listed on any Federal or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists. If listed later, employment may be terminated.

Appointees may need to become enrolled Medicare providers, obtain an NPI number, and participate actively in billing through Medicare and Medicaid. Loss of billing capability may lead to employment termination.

Maintaining your license, permit, or certification is essential; loss may result in removal from the position.

Limited license/permit holders licensed in other states or Canada may be eligible if they meet other requirements and obtain a New York State license within one year of issuance of their limited permit. Failure to do so will result in removal from the position.

Additional credentials or background checks may be required for some positions.