Administrative Physician

Description

JOB TITLE: Administrative Physician

DEPT/DIV: Occupational Health Services

SUPERVISOR: Medical Director

WORK LOCATION: 149 Pierrepont St, Brooklyn, NY 1 1 201

HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7.5 hours/day) or as required

FULL/PART-TIME: FULL

SALARY RANGE: $192,000

DEADLINE: Until filled

This position is eligible for telework, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

The Department of Occupational Health Services is seeking a full-time administrative physician within the MTA Department of Occupational Health Services. This position will provide support on emerging projects such as: review of medical documents for quality assurance/quality improvement; implementing telemedicine strategies to enhance the efficiency of medical assessments; and developing and implementing projects to improve the department's operational capacity and availability (such as fast-track case management, expansion of mobile medical assessments, and projects which will improve return to work process).

This position will assist both the Assistant Medical Director and Medical Director with operational, Labor, union, and policy review. Additionally, this position will provide clinical support in performing pre-employment medical assessments. Obtaining a medical review officer (MRO) certification is required within 6 months of the start date.

• Perform medical chart review for quality assurance and quality improvement.
• Perform audit activities to ensure compliance with organizational, local, state and Federal regulations.
• Perform medical chart review to assist Labor Relations and/or Law Department on arbitration or legal matters.
• Perform Medical Review Officer duties.
• Assist the Assistant Medical Director and Medical Director on MRO-related case reviews.
• Perform pre-employment physical exams as needed.
• Perform medical review on reinstatement and grievance requests.
• Work with the Assistant Medical Director and Medical Director on gathering data for annual performance evaluations and workload review.
• Assist the Assistant Medical Director and Medical Director in creating training manuals, didactic presentations, administrator training sessions, and case review.
• Develop creative solutions to improve clinic workflows.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
• Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
• Reviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
• Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
• Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable

• Physician must be able to meet the judicial review timeline under Article 78 of the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules.
• Must have strong organizational skills to effectively direct a staff of professional and technical employees in implementing the short- and long-term goals and direction for the area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization, including the MTA Board.

• Requires a medical license to practice medicine in the State of New York.
• Minimum 2 - 3 years clinical medical practice, satisfactory patient care, or residency program experience. Specialty Board Certification or eligibility may be substituted for one year of this experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience and possess or acquire a solid foundation, knowledge, and/or experience in the areas of utilization management, quality improvement, and employee fitness for duty…