Medical Specialist

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities provided pay range

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As a Medical Specialist, you would actively participate in diagnosing and treating patients within your specialized field and advise and confer with members of other disciplines so that patients may receive the benefits of an overall specialized program of care. Medical Specialists 2 serve as senior practicing specialists within a recognized discipline of medicine.

• Assist in the development or revision of medical policy and procedures to ensure quality care.
• Review lab work, specialty consults, hospital discharges, medical visit summaries and diagnostic reports to assist the group home RN and treatment team with complex cases.
• Discuss care with hospital or rehabilitation facility providers to ensure continuity of care between the group home, hospital, rehabilitation setting and community providers.
• Review and approve discharge summaries prior to accepting an individual back into the group home residence.
• Review medical information for new admissions to ensure appropriate care can be provided.
• Communicate with team members regarding medical issues and participate in team meetings either in person or virtually.
• Communicate with family members and advocates to explain medical or treatment issues.
• Provide short‑term prescription renewals when a community medical provider may be unavailable.
• Act as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, attend meetings, and serve on committees and work groups to improve individual services and outcomes.

• Provide after‑hours and weekend on‑call medical telephone consult on a rotating basis.
• Provide coverage of primary medical care for people living in a Comprehensive Adult Transitional Home when the assigned provider is not available.
• Provide medical expertise to Family Care Program and Community Mental Health Nurses as needed.
• Assist with physician coverage in sister regions as required.

Possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State and certification by a Member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in your specialty.

Applicants must not be listed on any federal or state Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists. If listed after appointment, termination may occur. Applicants may need to become an enrolled Medicare provider and provide an NPI number.

Loss of license, limited permit, or board certification, or failure to maintain them may result in removal from the position.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). Employees hired under NY HELPS may be appointed non‑competitively; however, permanent competitive status will be required within one year. Preference is given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. Employees must remain eligible for the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

• Health care coverage for employees and dependents; family dental and vision at no extra cost.
• Paid holidays: 13 per year.
• Paid vacation: 13 days initially.
• Paid personal leave: 5 days per year.
• Paid sick leave: 13 days per year, may carry over.
• Professional leave: up to 3 days per year for development events.
• Paid parental leave: up to 12 weeks at full pay for qualifying events.
• Retirement through the NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS).
• Professional development, tuition assistance, and training programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal support services.

OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating an inclusive culture. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.