Medical Director
About The Position
The Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York (EFMNY) is seeking a part-time Medical Director to provide direct medical and psychiatric care and clinical oversight within its interdisciplinary clinic. EFMNY serves individuals with epilepsy, intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), developmental disabilities (DD), neurocognitive disorders, behavioral health needs, and other neurological conditions. Many clients have received EFMNY services for decades, making continuity of care important. The role is approximately 15 hours per week (30 hours biweekly), with flexibility based on clinical volume and program needs. The schedule includes approximately five onsite hours for medication management, direct patient care, and team consultation; five hours for initial psychiatric or clinical evaluations and admission-related review; and five hours for documentation, treatment-plan review and signatures, record review, prescriptions, consultation, and Medical Director responsibilities. The onsite component is scheduled as a consistent weekly clinic block. Remaining responsibilities may be completed remotely when appropriate.
Requirements
- MD or DO with an active, unrestricted New York State medical license.
- Be a psychiatrist, neuropsychiatrist, neurologist, behavioral neurologist, or other physician with relevant neurological and behavioral health expertise.
- Ability to provide evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing and medication management, clinical documentation, and treatment-plan oversight within scope of practice.
- Ability to commit to 15 hours weekly, including a consistent onsite presence at EFMNY's Manhattan clinic.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with I/DD, DD, epilepsy or seizure disorders, neurocognitive disorders, neurological conditions, and/or co-occurring behavioral health needs.
- Experience providing direct care and interdisciplinary clinical oversight.
- Medical Director or comparable leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an assigned caseload and provide medication management, psychiatric and medical follow-up, prescribing, and monitoring within scope of practice.
- Conduct initial psychiatric or clinical evaluations for new admissions and review relevant medical, psychiatric, psychosocial, and medication information.
- Review admissions, treatment plans, and required clinical documentation; provide required physician signatures and clinical recommendations.
- Complete and review documentation in TenEleven (10e11), EFMNY's electronic health record.
- Provide consultation to the interdisciplinary team and participate in case review, care coordination, and clinical quality or regulatory activities as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
