Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleMedical Specialist (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $237121 to $237121 Annually
Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Medical Specialist 2 provides primary medical care, working in collaboration with other physician(s) and nurse practitioners or midlevel providers for adults with developmental disabilities and co-occurring conditions (ie: mental health). Services are provided primarily through the Adirondack Clinic located in Corinth, with satellite offices in Schenectady at 500 Balltown Rd, and Schuylerville Day Hab at 99 Broad Street in Schuylerville.
Duties would include, but not be limited to review and establish medical histories, perform physical examinations, and manage the medical care of individuals with developmental disabilities. Maintain timely documentation in an electronic health record and provide limited telehealth per individual’s request/need. Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to integrate care with specialty providers and other clinicians. Participate in “On-Call” telephone coverage for off hours with team (Currently 1 in 4-5).
Additionally:
• Work collaboratively with Nursing, Psychiatry, physical/occupational/speech therapists and nutrition services to develop individualized therapy plans as necessary.
• Review discharge plans from hospitalizations to resume care in residences. Educate staff on hospital discharge plans.
• Prescribe medications and other treatments to treat medical issues.
• Maintain medical records in the EHR system and provide justification for billed services. Including signing EHR treatment plans, requests, and routine reviews from services listed above.
• Discuss patient condition, treatment, and prognosis with family members and caregivers and answers their questions.
• Work with multidisciplinary treatment teams to help maintain optimal physical functioning for individuals.
• Coordinate and supervise the treatment and care for a caseload of individuals.
• Develop and implement training programs for staff.
• Participate in Meetings and training as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Selection will be based on interview, and candidates past work history.
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Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Permanent service as a Medical Specialist 2.
OR
2. Eligible to 70.1 or 52.6 transfer by way of current permanent status in a title deemed comparable to Medical Specialist 2, by the Department of Civil Service.
OR
3. Possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State AND
certification by a Member Board of the American Board of Medical
Specialties (ABMS) in your specialty.
• Possession of an M.D., M.B.B.S., or D.O. degree.
• Eligible for full an unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
*Limited Permit Option: If you are licensed in another state or by written examination in Canada, AND meet the other requirements for Medical Specialist 2, you are also eligible if you have a current limited permit to practice medicine in New York State. If appointed, you must obtain your license within one year of the date your limited permit was issued. Failure to do so will result in removal from your position.
Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
• This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.
• At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.
• Family and household member relationships: OPWDD policy may impact eligibility for this position. Employees are responsible for recognizing the relationship and not posting for positions where it would be a concern. Before you apply read Section 120.27 of the Region 3 Policy Manual. Please e-mail capital.district.human.resources@opwdd.ny.gov if you have you need help determining if this policy applies to you.
• Must be cleared by the NYS Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment if position requires working with minors and not previously cleared.
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or e-mail at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements, and previously approved vacation/holiday time will be honored in the new assignment.
• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
• If you are employed by state government, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
• Life insurance and Disability insurance.
• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
° Paid Holidays and Leave:
° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
• Health Care Coverage:
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
• Paid Parental Leave:
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
• Retirement Program:
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
• Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas, and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Capital District Human Resources
Email Address CapitalDistrict.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street Capital District Human Resources
500 Balltown Rd
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Capital District DDSO
Human Resources Office
Building 1
500 Balltown Road
Schenectady, New York 12304
Phone: 518-388-0838
Fax: 518-370-7536
Email: CapitalDistrict.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
*Please reference EOA #25-030 in all correspondence.