Job ID: 14760

Business Unit: New York City Transit

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: NYC Transit Authority

Date Posted: May 6, 2026

Description

Job Information Amended 3.25.2026 salary

Title Staff Physician - Occupational Health Services

First day of Posting 2.19.2026

Last date of filing: Open Until Filled

Authority: TA

Department: Safety

Division/Unit: Occupational Health Services

Reports to: Deputy Medical Director/Assist. Medical Director

Work Location: As Required

Hours of Work: 8 ½ hours between 8am - 5:30pm (As Required)

***You may be required to comply with certain MTA vaccination requirements***

*** Working at various OHS medical facilities based on daily operational needs. ***

*** Certification Requirement: Newly hired Staff Physicians who are not US DOT CDL-certified medical examiners must obtain certification within one (1) year of hire, as required by the collective bargaining agreement. ***

We are seeking a Staff Physician - Occupational Medicine to join our team of physicians and nurses dedicated to ensuring that MTA employees and pre-employment candidates meet all medical requirements for their job titles. This role is critical to the safe and effective operation of the NYC Transit Authority.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $182,873 - $195,919
• Staff Physician Entrance Rate: $182,873 (Certification required within 1 year of hire date)
• Staff Physician, Level II: $193,198 (US DOT CDL Medical Examiner Certification required)

Responsibilities

Staff Physician

The Staff Physician will perform general occupational health evaluations within a Medical Assessment Center (MAC). Responsibilities include:

• Conducting medical histories and physical examinations for pre-employment fitness.
• Reviewing employees' fitness-for-duty under NYC Transit Medical Standards, FTA, OSHA, and NYS DMV Article 19-A regulations.
• Arranging follow-up evaluations and making appropriate medical dispositions.
• Participating in health screening programs (e.g., sleep apnea, asbestos).
• Documenting all evaluations in the central electronic medical application.
• Working at various OHS medical facilities based on daily operational needs.

Certification Requirement: Newly hired Staff Physicians who are not US DOT CDL-certified medical examiners must obtain certification within one (1) year of hire, as required by the collective bargaining agreement .

Additional Responsibilities for US DOT Certified Medical Examiners

In addition to the responsibilities above, Staff Physicians who are US DOT Certified Medical Examiners and registered with FMCSA's National Registry will:

• Perform evaluations required under US DOT FCDL regulations.
• Enter required information into the DOT national database.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of at least one year of residency and/or clinical equivalent.
• Current, valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York.

Desired Skills

• Board certification or eligibility in internal medicine or a primary care specialty.
• Prior occupational medicine experience.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Effective team player.
• Ability to adhere to organizational, local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Computer literacy

Selection Method

Candidates will be selected based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview performance.

Other Information

Under the New York State Public Officers Law and the MTA Code of Ethics, employees in policymaking positions must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government.