Staff Physician

About the role

The Staff Physician – Occupational Health Services will join the largest public transportation authority in North America, MTA New York City Transit (NYCT).

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

• Graduation from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of at least one year of residency and/or clinical equivalent.
• 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.

Selection Method

The selection method is based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment.

Other Information

• Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate.
• Final salary is determined based on experience, skill set, and alignment with compensation practices.
• The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.
• To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role prior to applying.
• Eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct.
• Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).