Assistant Chief Surgeon

New York City Police Department; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Paid annual leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Deferred compensation options

IRA and Flexible spending account

Job summary

The New York City Police Department seeks an Assistant Supervising Chief Surgeon to oversee medical activities from pre-hire through retirement, advise senior leadership on medical policy, and coordinate with city responder agencies. This role leads healthcare personnel, ensures standards of practice, and represents the department at key medical and inter-agency meetings.

The position emphasizes clinical excellence, policy leadership, and conducting medical research and peer-reviewed

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid license to practice medicine in New York State and board certification.
• Full-time role requiring 40 hours per week plus on-call rotations.
• Strong clinical, administrative, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise police surgeons and oversee medical district across five department health care facilities.
• Collaborate with Legal Bureau, DCPI, Training and other bureaus on departmental medical matters; provide expert testimony when needed.
• Coordinate health and well-being initiatives, campaigns, and clinical studies including Mobile Health Van activities.
• Perform medical clearances of uniformed and civilian candidates with the Candidate Assessment Division.

Skills

Medical license NY

Board certification

Clinical skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

The candidate will assist the Chief Surgeon in overseeing, assessing, and Implementing all medical activities undertaken by the Department, from pre-hiring through retirement; advise the Police Commissioner, First Deputy Commissioner and the Chief of Personnel on medical policy and preparedness issues, and coordinating its activities with other City responder agencies; oversee the activities of all healthcare personnel including Police Surgeons, Nurse Practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, psychologists, X-Ray technician and other ancillary healthcare professionals; serve as the quality control ombudsman ensuring standards of practice, medical documentation and member satisfaction; represent the Chief Surgeon when necessary at trauma reserve, major Incidents, inter‑agency and other meetings, and the Police Pension and Police Relief Fund; provide legal testimony and affidavits; and assist the Chief Surgeon with clinical research projects, presentations and preparing peer-review publications.

Functions Of The Office Of The Chief Surgeon Include

• Supervising a cadre of police surgeons and honorary police surgeons, and overseeing the activities of medical district in five department health care facilities
• Collaborating with the Legal Bureau, DCPI, Training and various other bureaus on Issues of departmental concern, and providing expert medical testimony for legal cases involving the department
• Coordinating various health and well‑being initiatives, campaigns, and clinical studies including the activities of the Mobile Health Van at precincts, transit districts, and PSAs, as well as cardiovascular screenings for membership to department fitness facilities
• Performing medical clearances of uniformed and civilian candidates with the Candidate Assessment Division

Additional Information

In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre‑tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

Hours/Shift

Monday‑Friday, 40 hours/week

On‑Call rotation

ASSISTANT SUPERVISING CHIEF SU - 5305D

Minimum Qualifications

He/she must possess a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York plus Board Certification Issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board.

Preferred Skills

The candidate must possess strong clinical, administrative and communication skills and extensive knowledge of current trends In medicine and the Department' s medical policies end procedures. This is a full‑time position, which requires 40 hours per week, in addition to on‑call rotations.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.