Review Vacancy
TitleProfessional Medical Conduct /Counsel 02464
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $111925 to $141439 Annually
Workday
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had four years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent communication and research skills; and at least five years of experience in administrative hearings, criminal, or civil litigation.
Duties Description As an Associate Counsel in the Bureau of Professional Medical Conduct you would be responsible for prosecuting cases of professional misconduct involving physicians, physician assistants, specialist assistants and medical residents. You would be expected to handle complex clinical and non-clinical professional misconduct cases. This would entail providing legal advice and assistance to the Office of Professional Medical Conduct with investigations; drafting subpoenas; rendering opinions and making recommendations regarding the legal sufficiency of misconduct matters; negotiating and drafting Consent Agreements, Surrenders, Interim Out-of-Practice Agreements, and Non-Disciplinary Orders of Conditions; reviewing medical records, business records, expert reports, quality assurance materials and other documents; interviewing fact and expert witnesses; drafting Statements of Charges and Summary Suspension documents; representing the Department at Summary Suspension, Direct Referral, and regular disciplinary hearings, PHL 230 (7) proceedings to determine whether a licensee must submit to psychiatric or physical examinations or a clinical competency assessment, and Violation of Probation Proceedings; drafting appellate briefs for the Administrative Review Board; and providing assistance to the Litigation Bureau in state and federal court cases involving licensees.
Additional Comments *Salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Group, JGL/AC/02464
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter and resume, preferably in PDF format, to Human Resources Management Group, JGL/AC/02464, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237- 0012, or fax to (518)473-3395, or by email to Resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference Code JGL/AC/02464 included in the subject line. Failure to include the required information in the subject line of your email or fax may result in your resume not being considered for this position.