Assistant Medical Director

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff physician performance and documentation of pre-placement medical examinations to determine applicant qualification for position consistent with regulations and agency policies and standards.
• Supervise staff physician performance and documentation of periodic and other medical examinations as required for position and make appropriate work status determinations.
• Provide medical review for employee request for medical appeal (non-workers’ compensation conditions).
• Create SOP for OSA compliance monitoring/review.
• Facilitate weekly staff meetings.
• Conduct “peer to peer” discussions with the personal health care providers of employees out sick/injured on duty.
• Work with Corporate Occupational Health Officer, Medical Director, Director, Medical Assessment Center and other clinical staff members as needed for medical review, quality assurance and audit activities:
• Work with Corporate Occupational Health Officer and the Medical Director to develop policies, planning documents, and quality improvements:
• Work with MTAHQs and the Corporate Occupational Health Officer and Medical Director to develop plans and processes under public health emergencies – COVID-19, MERS, SARS, Ebola, and other emergencies declared by the Federal, State, and City:
• Afford legal review and decision-making of policy and guidelines.
• Manage weekly clinic schedule and ensure appropriate staffing levels/coverage.

Requirements

• Must have excellent administrative or clinical experience which accounts for accurate determinations on fitness-for-duty evaluation for applicants and/or employees.
• MD Doctor of Medicine Minimum 3 years of clinical/medical experience with one or more years of supervisory or administrative experience, which includes medical residency (MD or DO).
• MRO - Medical Review Officer certification is required upon hire.
• Current certification as a FMCSA medical examiner is required within 1 year of hire.
• The Following Is/are Preferred: Understanding of the New York City Transit medical administrative process such as reinstatements, reclassifications, and grievances.

Qualifications

MD - Physician - State Licensure: Doctor of Medicine is required upon hire.

Skills

Must have excellent administrative or clinical experience which accounts for accurate determinations on fitness-for-duty evaluation for applicants and/or employees.

Benefits

May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends).

Pay

$212,489 - $217,885

Schedule

9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7.5 hours/day, or as required)