Staff Physician

Description

First date of Posting:              09/26/2023
Last date of filing:                   Open Until Filled
Authority:                                TA
Department:                            Employee Relations and Administration
Division/Unit:                           Occupational Health Services
Reports to:                              Deputy Medical Director
Work Location:                        As Required
Hours of Work:                        As Required

In order to protect our employees and continue to provide safe and reliable service to our communities, as of November 14, 2021, we are requiring all new MTA hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date. MTA will consider exceptions for religious and medical reasons, where appropriate. “Fully vaccinated” means you must have both doses of a 2-dose vaccine and two weeks have elapsed since the second dose or have received 1 dose of a 1-dose vaccine and two weeks have elapsed since the dose. Proof of your vaccination status in the form of a CDC vaccine card must be submitted prior to your start date.

Responsibilities

This position will perform general occupational health evaluations in a Medical Assessment Center (MAC). Staff Physicians take medical histories and examine candidates for pre-employment fitness, review employees’ fitness for duty, arrange for follow-up evaluations or make appropriate dispositions under New York City Transit Medical Standards, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and OSHA regulations. Staff Physicians will also participate in health screening programs such as sleep apnea and asbestos.

Education and Experience

- Graduation from a medical school
- Completion of an approved internship
- Possession of a current/valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York
- One to three years of medical practice or a satisfactory equivalent.

Desired Skills

- Board certification or eligibility in internal medicine or a primary care specialty
- Prior occupational medical experience
- FMCSA certified medical examiner
- Medical Review Officer Certification
- Computer literate

Selection Method:

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.

Other Information:

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.