Staff Physician (Part-Time)

Note: You may need to be available to work on Saturday or Sunday, as required by the Division and Agency.

About the role

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The DOC Applicant Investigation unit seeks to recruit a Staff Physician to perform medical evaluations of potential Correction Officer candidates. Under executive direction and with latitude to exercise independent judgment, the incumbent will examine candidates utilizing appropriate medical equipment or tests to evaluate medical qualifications of individuals and make determinations on whether candidates are medically fit to perform the duties of the position of Correction Officer.

The Staff Physician will perform medical examinations of the candidates, review all testing done at AIU, as well as review candidates’ medical documentation from private physicians and all labs or clearances requested to make determinations as to the candidates’ fitness for duty. The candidate will also be available to answer any questions from candidates or our nursing and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical evaluations of Correction Officer candidates using appropriate medical equipment or tests.
• Determine medical fitness of candidates for the duties of Correction Officer.
• Review testing conducted at the Applicant Investigation Unit (AIU).
• Examine candidates’ medical documentation from private physicians and all requested labs or clearances.
• Answer questions from candidates and nursing/support staff.

Requirements

For Assignment Level I (CITY MEDICAL SPECIALIST - PART - 53040):

• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York.
• Either:
  • 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.

For Assignment Level II, in addition to the above:

• One year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area.

For Assignment Level III:

• A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York.
• A Master's degree in Public Health, or equivalent Master's degree, including or supplemented by graduate credits in epidemiology and biostatistics. Completion of the Epidemic Intelligence Service program of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention may substitute for this Master's degree.
• 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 substitute for one year of this experience.

For Assignment Level IV:

• A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York.
• Completion of an approved residency program in an accredited hospital, including three years of experience, in either internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, or another related specialty area required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
• Valid board certification or board eligibility issued by the appropriate American Subspecialty Board in Infectious Disease, Pulmonary Medicine, or a related subspecialty.
• Completion of an approved fellowship program in an accredited hospital, including two years of experience, in either infectious diseases, pulmonary medicine, or another related subspecialty required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of correctional staff.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and prepare written reports and documents.
• Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website.

Pay

$90.68 – $97.16 per hour.

New York City residency is not required for this position.