Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleMedical Specialist 2 / EOA# 2019-16
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $130858 to $157736 Annually
"Other" Explanation Week 1: Thursdays from 8a-12p<br />Week 2: Thursdays from 12p-4p
Workday
Minimum Qualifications Must possess a license to practice medicine in New York State;
AND
Must possess certification by a Member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in your specialty.
Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES are but not limited to:
In a clinical setting, the incumbent will be the Lead Medical Specialist for SIDDSOO as well as provide diagnostic and therapeutic
medical care and services. This position will report directly to the State Operations Director.
• As the Lead Medical Specialist, the incumbent will be responsible for the administration and delivery of all medical/clinical
treatment programs, including medical, medical ancillary and psychiatric services, by both facility healthcare staff and
consultants.
• The Lead Medical Specialist will provide Clinical Direction and Supervision to the Staten Island DDSOO Medical Team.
• The primary duties will include responsibility for providing direct clinical services and overall medical management to a
panel of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Additional duties will include working with medical staff, medical representation on teams, participate in facility wide
committees and compliance with all oversight entitles, example: (OPWDD, DOH).
• Physical medicine and medical-ancillary services (Article 16 Clinic).
• Review and approve Treatment Plans of Individuals in the Article 16 Clinic.
• Maintenance of accepted standards of medical practice, while ensuring the provision of quality medical care services.
• Full compliance with Office of People with Developmental Disabilities policy regulations, especially as they pertain to
operating under Intermediate Care and Individual Residential Alternative Facility Standards.
• Maintain enrollment in RCOPIA
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to work effectively within the treatment team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to serve as a role model
• Ability to act independently
• Ability to Manage TIMES Authority of Medical Staff
• Ability to Precept the work of MDs
• Ability to manage Physician On-Call System
• Ability to accurately observe and document conditions relating to individuals
• welfare and security.
• Possess demonstrated Supervisory abilities
Additional Comments For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored. 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 he or she needs a reasonable
accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-
9689 or Email 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.
• 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.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
• Position may be eligible for Loan Forgiveness via the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program:
For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.