Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $143381 to $171631 Annually
Minimum Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be in title or on the Civil Service eligible list for this location or be eligible for transfer under section 70.1 in a designated title determined by the New York State Department of Civil Service.
Promotion: one year of service as a Clinical Physician 1.
Open-Competitive: Candidate is licensed and registered to practice medicine in New York State (see limited permit option below †); AND
1. completion of two years of post-licensure medical experience.**
† Limited permit option: This option is available only in the Office of Mental Health and Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. If you are licensed in another state or by written examination in Canada, AND meet the other requirements for Clinical Physician 1 or 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.
**For the purpose of these examinations: Qualifying post-licensure medical experience is general medical experience in a private, clinical, or hospital medical practice which includes diagnosing and treating illness and injuries, interpreting x-rays and laboratory tests, conducting physical examination, and basic primary preventative care. This would include but is not limited to experience in the practice of internal medicine, family medicine, preventative medicine, or emergency medicine.
Candidates interested in applying must complete the New York State Application
(https://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/nysapp.pdf) and submit along with the résumé and cover letter.
Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Brooklyn Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Region 5 is seeking Medical Doctors to provide medical oversight for the Brooklyn DDSOO and Article 16 Clinic within the Kings county region of New York State. This covers approximately 21 residences. We operate one Article 16 Clinic within this district for certain clinical services. The office location in Brooklyn, NY. The Medical Doctor works with two other Medical Doctors who are responsible for providing the same type of medical coverage/oversight for all group homes within our district.
Medical Doctor for their area of coverage:
1. Responsible for the general direction and coordination of health care services.
a. Guide and assist medical and nursing staff in carrying out their functions in the most effective and professional manner.
b. Anticipate the need for specific health care services. c. Provide medical consultation to ensure quality medical care.
d. Investigate medical complaints from individuals or families.
e. Review reports of individuals who have presented to an emergency toon or been admitted to a hospital. Prepare weekly hospital report.
2. Review medical management of individuals with significant medical needs.
a. Provide medical consultation regarding individuals who are experiencing complex medical issues.
b. Review electronic medical records, examine individuals and discuss care with staff, as needed, to clarify significant medical issues in consultation with the primary care physician. Prepare written summaries of pertinent findings, as requested.
3. Provide administrative oversight/support in the areas of medical consent and life-sustaining treatment.
a. Provide medical administrative oversight/assistance regarding the Health Care Decisions Act, Health Care Proxies, End of Life Orders, MOLST forms and the MOLST Legal Requirements Checklist. Ensure end of life care is properly done, both medically and from a legal perspective (in consultation with Counsel’s Office).
b. Provide emergency and other medical consents for medical procedures according to OPWDD regulations and statues.
c. Review and send out SDMC and Willowbrook packets when necessary.
4. Serve as the medical representative of our agency in the community.
a. Act as a liaison to area hospitals and to community physicians.
b. Advocate for the highest quality medical care for the people we support.
c. Provide training to area hospitals on issues affecting our population, as requested.
5. Review medical regulations, agency policies, and local standards of practice. Make appropriate suggestions to ensure they are current and relevant.
a. Assist, where appropriate, in development of local Standards of Practice.
b. Offer interpretation of regulation and policy to key staff.
6. Provide information to families and advocates regarding health-related issues and concerns following HIPAA standards.
7. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned medical staff both medically and administratively. Oversee their time and attendance and coordinate departmental time off to ensure adequate coverage.
8. Review/sign Article 16 Clinic documentation. Perform Guardianship evaluations as requested.
9. Serve on several committees e.g. Morality Review and Behavioral Treatment Oversight, as needed.
10. Coordinate time off with the other two Medical Doctors to ensure adequate coverage across the Group Homes and Article 16 Clinic.
Additional Comments Please note:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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