Staff Physician (Part-Time)

City of New York • New York, NY

8d • $91 - $97

About The Position

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) Applicant Investigation unit is seeking a Staff Physician to perform medical evaluations of potential Correction Officer candidates. Under executive direction and with latitude to exercise independent judgment, the physician examines candidates using appropriate medical equipment or tests, reviews testing performed at AIU and medical documentation from candidates’ private physicians, and reviews any requested laboratory results or clearances. The physician determines whether candidates are medically fit to perform Correction Officer duties and is available to answer questions from candidates and Nursing & Support Staff.

Requirements

• Possess a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York.
• Possess valid board certification from the appropriate American Specialty Board in a specialty area required by the agency, or have a current approved application on file for admission to the relevant certifying examination.
• For Assignment Level II: In addition to Assignment Level I qualifications, have one year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area.
• For Assignment Level III: Possess a Master's degree in Public Health or equivalent, including or supplemented by graduate credits in epidemiology and biostatistics, or have completed the CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service program as a substitute; and have at least two years of satisfactory epidemiology practice experience after receiving the degree or equivalent. Specialty Board Certification or eligibility may substitute for one year of this experience.
• For Assignment Level IV: Complete an approved residency program in an accredited hospital, including three years of experience in internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, or another related specialty required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; possess valid board certification or eligibility from the appropriate American Subspecialty Board in Infectious Disease, Pulmonary Medicine, or a related subspecialty; and complete an approved fellowship program in an accredited hospital, including two years of experience in infectious diseases, pulmonary medicine, or another related subspecialty required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical examinations of potential Correction Officer candidates.
• Use appropriate medical equipment or tests to evaluate candidates’ medical qualifications.
• Review testing performed at AIU.
• Review candidates’ medical documentation from private physicians, as well as requested laboratory results and clearances.
• Determine whether candidates are medically fit to perform the duties of a Correction Officer.
• Answer questions from candidates and Nursing & Support Staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior