Staff Physician (Part-Time)

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York's Department of Correction seeks a Staff Physician to evaluate candidates for fitness to perform the duties of a Correction Officer. The role includes conducting medical exams, reviewing all tests and medical records, and supporting staff with medical questions.

Applicants must hold a New York State medical license; board certification or eligibility is required, with progressive requirements across assignment levels I–IV, including MPH and epidemiology experience for higher

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid license to practice medicine in New York State.
• Board certification in an American Specialty Board or eligible for certification exam.
• For Assignment Level II: one year of satisfactory experience in the specialty after qualification.
• For Assignment Level III: MPH or equivalent, with epidemiology/biostatistics credits; two years epidemiology experience after degree.
• For Assignment Level IV: NY license; residency in internal medicine/family practice/pediatrics; subspecialty board certification or eligibility; two years of related subspecialty experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical evaluations of potential Correction Officer candidates to assess fitness for duty.
• Review AIU testing and candidates’ medical documentation.
• Answer questions from candidates and staff regarding medical requirements and processes.

Job description

Note: You may need to be available to work on Saturday or Sunday, as required by the Division and Agency.

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The DOC Applicant Investigation unit seeks to recruit a Staff Physician to perform medical evaluations of potential Correction Officer candidates. Under executive direction and with latitude to exercise independent judgment, the incumbent will examine candidates utilizing appropriate medical equipment or tests to evaluate medical qualifications of individuals; and make determinations on whether candidates are medically fit to perform the duties of the position of Correction Officer. The Staff Physician will perform a Medical Examination of the candidates, review all testing done at AIU, as well as review candidates’ medical documentation from private physicians and all labs or Clearances requested to make determinations as to the candidates’ fitness for duty. The candidate will also be available answer any questions from candidates, or our Nursing & Support Staff.

CITY MEDICAL SPECIALIST (PART- - 53040

Qualifications

Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and either:

• Valid Board Certification issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the agency; or
• Current approved application on file for admission to the certifying examination given by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the agency.

To be assigned to Assignment Level II, individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements for Assignment Level I described above, one year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area.

To be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals must possess:

• A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and
• A Master's degree in Public Health, or equivalent Master's degree, including or supplemented by graduate credits in epidemiology and biostatistics. Completion of Epidemic Intelligence Service program of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention may be used to substitute for this Master's degree; and
• At least two years of satisfactory experience after receipt of the Master's degree, or equivalent, in the practice of epidemiology. Specialty Board Certification or eligibility may be substituted for one year of this experience.

To be assigned to Assignment Level IV, individuals must possess:

• A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and
• Completion of an approved residency program in an accredited hospital, including three years of experience, in either internal medicine, or family practice, or pediatrics, or another related specialty area required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; and
• Valid board certification or board eligibility issued by the appropriate American Subspecialty Board in Infectious Disease, Pulmonary Medicine, or a related subspecialty; and
• Completion of an approved fellowship program in an accredited hospital, including two years of experience, in either infectious diseases, or pulmonary medicine, or another related subspecialty required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

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.

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