Physician (Annual)

Responsibilities

• Conducting medical histories and physical examinations for pre-employment fitness.
• Reviewing employees' fitness-for-duty under NYC Transit Medical Standards, FTA, OSHA, and NYS DMV Article 19-A regulations.
• Arranging follow-up evaluations and making appropriate medical dispositions.
• Participating in health screening programs (e.g., sleep apnea, asbestos).
• Documenting all evaluations in the central electronic medical application.
• Working at various OHS medical facilities based on daily operational needs.

Certification Requirement

Newly hired Staff Physicians who are not US DOT CDL-certified medical examiners must obtain certification within one (1) year of hire, as required by the collective bargaining agreement.

Additional Responsibilities For US DOT Certified Medical Examiners

• Perform evaluations required under US DOT FCDL regulations.
• Enter required information into the DOT national database.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of at least one year of residency and/or clinical equivalent.
• A current, valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York.

Desired Skills

• Board certification or eligibility in internal medicine or a primary care specialty.
• Prior occupational medicine experience.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Effective team player.
• Ability to adhere to organizational, local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Computer literacy.