Medical Director, Health Management Division Position Available In Queens, New York

Job DescriptionThe New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the city towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts. One such facility is the Health Management Division.

The Health Management Division consists of several units which include a clinic, sick desk, medical records, case management, workers compensation, toxicology, absence control, infection control, home visit group, Disciplinary, investigations, and administration. The DOC seeks to employ a medical Director who will directly manage a team of doctors and nurses as well as the overall medical operations within the Division. In addition to managing a caseload, the incumbent will review medical personnel performance, document observations, hold one-on-one as well as group sessions to discuss issues of concern, make recommendations, and agree on plans of action to ensure satisfactory performance. The medical director will report findings to the Head of Division and First Deputy Commissioner.

The successful candidate will

• Oversee and direct the administration, delivery, and review of employee medical and health services
• Create a positive and productive work culture through leadership
• Set standards for excellence in operations
• Maintain high quality in the delivery of patient care
• Implement clinical policies and procedures
• Monitor medical providers’ performance
• Resolve potential issues with patients
• Evaluate the current HMD Case Management System and partner with Information Technology to connect and streamline medical information and services seamlessly across the Department
• Evaluate the delivery of medical and health services
• Assess the need for and practicability of additional employee medical programs and upgrades in alignment with DOC expansion, reform initiatives, and executive action plans
• Develop relationships with the medical community, and treating physicians
• Work closely with other senior Division leaders and DOC Facilities’ and Operational Management Teams in identifying trends in sick leave usage, workers compensation, line of duty injuries, occupational illnesses, infection control measures, medical separations, medical status, etc.
• Provide insight on matters related to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of medical care
• Develop contingency plans to meet emerging demands, address emergencies, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and Local mandates
• Stay up to date with healthcare regulations
• Partake in special projects; and
• Assist or lead other related duties as assigned

CITY MEDICAL DIRECTOR

• 53047Qualifications1.

Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York plus valid Board Certification issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board in an approved medical specialty; and four years of medical practice including one year of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or 2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that listed in “1” above. However, all candidates must have a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York, and one year of medical practice in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.