Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitlePublic Health Physician 2 (Health Systems) - 15223

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade38

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $140789 to $140789 Annually

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 18.75

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Current license and registration to practice medicine in New York State AND board-eligible or board-certified in a medical specialty, and one (1) year of experience in a clinical, hospital, or patient-care setting. Must maintain credentials to remain employable.

Preferred Qualifications: At least three (3) years of experience in a clinical, hospital, or patient-care setting. familiarity with medical criteria used for Medicaid disability determinations per Department of Health Regulations is desirable. (Per Department Regulations Title 18 NYCRR 360-5, medical criteria for disability determinations for Medicaid eligibility mirror the medical criteria set forth in Federal regulations for determining disability for Social Security Disability Insurance (Title II) and Supplemental Security Income (Title XVI) purposes).

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will serve as the Medical Director for the Medicaid State Disability Review Unit (SDRU). In this capacity, the incumbent will provide interpretation and evaluation of medical reports and other evidence relating to an individual’s physical or mental impairment(s) and determine if the individual’s condition meets the definition of disability per Department of Health regulations (Title 18 NYCRR 360-5). The incumbent will work with staff to ensure that Medicaid disability policy is keeping with Department regulations and provide a quality assurance component for disability determinations performed by the SDRU. They will provide medical consultation regarding disability cases and education related to disability determinations to State Disability Review Unit nurses and address fair hearing issues. A determination of disability may qualify an otherwise ineligible person for Medicaid, provide for payment of an enhanced payment rate for Managed Care, and place the recipient in a federal category for purposes of claims reimbursement.

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Group, SC/PHP2HS/15223

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street RM 2217 Corning Tower, ESP

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume and cover letter preferably in PDF format, to resume@health.ny.gov, or by fax to (518) 473-3395 with Reference Code SC/PHP2HS/15223 included in the subject line of your email or fax, or by regular mail to Human Resources Management Group, SC/PHP2HS/15223, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237-0012.Failure to include the required information may result in a delay of processing your application. Resumes accepted until January 28, 2022.