Full Job Description
The candidate will assist the Chief Surgeon in overseeing, assessing, and Implementing all medical activities undertaken by the Department, from pre-hiring through retirement; advise the Police Commissioner, First Deputy Commissioner and the Chief of Personnel on medical policy and preparedness issues, and coordinating its activities with other City responder agencies; oversee the activities of all healthcare personnel including Police Surgeons, Nurse Practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, psychologists, X-Ray technician and other ancillary healthcare professionals; serve as the quality control ombudsman ensuring standards of practice, medical documentation and member satisfaction; represent the Chief Surgeon when necessary at trauma reserve, major Incidents, inter-agency and other meetings, and the Police Pension and Police Relief Fund; provide legal testimony and affidavits; and assist the Chief Surgeon with clinical research projects, presentations and preparing peer-review publications.
Functions of the Office of the Chief Surgeon include:
- Supervising a cadre of police surgeons and honorary police surgeons, and overseeing the activities of medical district in five department health care facilities
- Collaborating with the Legal Bureau, DCPI, Training and various other bureaus on Issues of departmental concern, and providing expert medical testimony for legal cases involving the department
- Coordinating various health and well-being initiatives, campaigns, and clinical studies including the activities of the Mobile Health Van at precincts, transit districts, and PSAs, as well as cardiovascular screenings for membership to department fitness facilities
- Performing medical clearances of uniformed and civilian candidates with the Candidate Assessment Division.
The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.
TO APPLY:
Click the "Apply" button below, or visit: http://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for JOB ID #794451
HOURS/SHIFT:
Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week
On-Call rotation
ASSISTANT SUPERVISING CHIEF SU - 5305D
He/she must possess a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York plus Board Certification Issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board.
