Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleClinical Physician 3 (Helen Hayes Hospital) (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade668

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $254363 to $254363 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Rockland

Street Address Helen Hayes Hospital

51-55 Rte 9W

City West Haverstraw

StateNY

Zip Code10993

Job Specifics

Duties Description Directs the provision of Medical Services at the Hospital:
• Leads all medical/clinical teams in adapting to the changing physical medicine rehabilitation healthcare environment.
• Ensures all medical services provided by the hospital/Medical Staff are clinically and fiscally responsible.   
• Formulates, recommends, and implements Hospital policies and procedures governing patient care in accordance with generally accepted standards of professional practice in consultation with the Medical Executive Committee, the Medical Staff, CAO, COO and the Hospital’s CEO.
• Monitors physician performance and makes recommendations to the Medical Executive Committee for appointment/reappointment of Medical Staff members based upon review of credential profiles, findings of professional misconduct proceedings and/or malpractice actions and for modifications, suspension and termination of Medical Staff privileges, in accordance with the Medical Staff’s Bylaws, Rules and Regulations (collectively, the “Bylaws”).
• Coordinates all activities as required by the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986, as amended.
• Supervises Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance programs. Address all findings, conclusions, recommendations and actions taken by all hospital clinical committees.
• Oversees and coordinates all responses to requests from hospitals concerning the granting or renewing of professional privileges or association of practitioners. 
• Serves as the Medical Staff representative to the Hospital’s CEO.
• Directs the following outpatient departments: Outpatient Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), Telehealth and Dental Clinics.
• Monitors, evaluates and makes specific recommendations concerning the quality and appropriateness of patient care provided by the Medical Staff.
• Exercises supervision over the work in the Hospital of the Medical Staff members so that observance of the Bylaws and Hospital policies and standards of professional care of the Hospital are maintained. 
• Schedules Medical Staff to ensure appropriate coverage during hospital hours of operation as well as on-call and emergency coverage. 
• Acts as a liaison with the admissions department, nursing, therapies and other allied health professionals.
• Oversees any and all research projects involving the hospital. 
• Coordinates educational programs pertinent to the Medical Staff and monitors post-graduate trainee programs of the Hospital.
• Formulates and implements fiscal policy and planning related to medical administration of the Hospital.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the CEO.

Minimum Qualifications Transfers: Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service that is eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 and or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law to Clinical Physician 3.

HELPS: Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program as a Clinical Physician 3 if they have possession of a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State and four years of post-licensure medical experience, one year of which must have been at a supervisory level.

Open Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State and four years of post-licensure medical experience, one year of which must have been at a supervisory level.

Preferred Qualifications: Physical medicine rehabilitation (acute, skilled nursing, transitional care) experience. Possess strong leadership skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Creative problem-solving skills. Ability to serve as an administrative and clinical resource to Medical and other staff.

Additional Comments One permanent, competitive or non-competitive (NY HELPS), full-time appointment.

Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.

If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in the appointment to this position, a permanent appointment may be made pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. To be eligible, candidates must be an employee of the Department of Health and have one year of permanent competitive service as a Clinical Physician 2.

The posted annual salary $250,954 includes $4,000 of downstate adjustment.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resource Management Group, EH/Clinical Physician 3/HHH

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference EH/Clinical Physician 3/HHH included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EH/Clinical Physician 3/HHH , Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.