OBGYN

City of New York • New York, NY

4d • $95 - $135 • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking an OB/GYN doctor to provide obstetrical, gynecological, and general medical reviews, evaluations, advice, and dispositions to uniform personnel at the Department’s Health Management Division (HMD). The role involves examining, evaluating, and reviewing recommendations from primary care and specialist physicians, conducting document observations, and making final determinations on fitness for duty, restricted status, or sick leave for Members of Service (MOS). The Health Management Division encompasses various units including a clinic, sick desk, medical records, case management, workers compensation, toxicology, absence control, infection control, home visit group, medically monitored return (MMR), disciplinary, investigations, and administration. The incumbent will work independently with oversight and review by the chief surgeon.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York.
• 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.
• One year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area (to be assigned to Assignment Level II).
• 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 (for Assignment Level III).
• 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 (for Assignment Level III).
• 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 (for Assignment Level IV).
• Valid board certification or board eligibility issued by the appropriate American Subspecialty Board in Infectious Disease, Pulmonary Medicine, or a related subspecialty (for Assignment Level IV).
• 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 (for Assignment Level IV).

Responsibilities

• Meet with members of service reporting sick and manage patient caseload.
• Medically evaluate patients’ fitness for duty.
• Maintain high quality in the delivery of patient care.
• Maintain high productivity and performance standards.
• Confer with Chief Surgeon and other medical staff on all correctional occupational issues as they relate to the safety and well-being of the Members of Service (MOS).
• Implement clinical policies and procedures.
• Develop relationships with the medical community and treating physicians.
• Contribute to a positive and productive work culture by fostering cordial and collegial relationships with colleagues.
• Follow established standards for excellence in operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level