Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 07/16/18
Applications Due: 10/31/18
Vacancy ID: 55206
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of
TitleDisability Review Physician Specialist
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary GradeHourly
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $87.39 to $87.39 Hourly
Employment Type Part-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Variable
Hours Per Week 36
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County To Be Determined
Street Address Various Locations
City Buffalo, Binghamton, Albany, Manhattan
StateNY
Zip Code12207
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Currently licensed and registered to practice medicine in New York State and completion of an appropriate residency program for the required specialty.
Duties Description Incumbents of these positions will be responsible for the review of medical documentation relating to Social Security Disability claims. Specific duties include the consideration of medical evidence in disability cases to establish the existence, severity, onset and duration of medical impairments; analyze the sufficiency of medical evidence to evaluate disabilities; make a finding of fact on the medical issues assessing the severity and the impact on functional limitations imposed by the impairments; make telephone contact with treating sources to obtain clinical data; provide consultation and training to Disability Analysts.
Additional Comments Positions being filled are permanent, non-competitive, 30 to 36 hours per week. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.
Please be advised that all hires or transfers to OTDA’s Division of Disability Determinations must submit to mandatory fingerprinting and an associated FBI background investigation by the Social Security Administration under Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12. Not all prior arrests and/or convictions will prohibit appointment. Information is considered on a case-by-case basis.
A wide range of medical specialties are needed to process disability claims. Vacancies in various specialties will be filled subject to hiring approvals and program need. Letters of application should include geographic location preference.
**Candidates should reference posting CR-#18-002 when submitting your application.** If submitting electronically, please reference posting CR-#18-002 as part of your subject line.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Recruitment Unit
Telephone 518-474-6822
Fax 518-474-9374
Email Address jobpostings@otda.state.ny.us
Address
Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12243
Notes on ApplyingApplicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.
In accordance with state law, Governor’s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Development in Albany at (518) 473-8555 or in New York City at (212) 961-8216.
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