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WORK FOR NYS AS A MEDICAL SPECIALST 1

Salary: $217,376

Eligible to 70.1 or 52.6 transfer by way of current permanent status in a title deemed comparable to Medical Specialist 1, by the Department of Civil Service.

OR

Possession of a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State AND successful completion of a residency training program in your specialty approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

*Limited Permit Option: If you are licensed in another state or by written examination in Canada, AND meet the other requirements for Medical Specialist 1, you are also eligible if you have a current limited permit to practice medicine in New York State. If appointed, you must obtain your license within one year of the date your limited permit was issued. Failure to do so will result in removal from your position.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Medical Specialist 1 provides primary medical care, working in collaboration with other physician(s) and nurse practitioners or midlevel providers for adults with developmental disabilities and co-occurring conditions (ie: mental health). Services are provided primarily through the Adirondack Clinic.

Duties would include, but not be limited to review of medical histories, perform physical examinations and manage the medical care of individuals with developmental disabilities. Maintain documentation in an electronic health record and provide limited telehealth per individual’s request/need. Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to integrate care with specialty providers and other clinicians. Participate in “On-Call” telephone coverage for off hours with team. (Currently divided with 5 other providers)

Additionally:
• Work collaboratively with Nursing, physical/occupational/speech therapists and nutrition services to develop individualized therapy plans as necessary.
• Review discharge plans from hospitalizations to resume care in residences. Educate staff on hospital discharge plans.
• Prescribe medications and other treatments to treat medical issues.
• Maintain medical records in the EHR system and provide justification for billed services.
• Discuss patient condition, treatment, and prognosis with family members and caregivers and answers their questions.
• Work with multidisciplinary treatment teams to help maintain optimal physical functioning for individuals.
• Coordinate and supervise the treatment and care for a caseload of indviduals.
• Develop and implement training programs for staff.
• Participate in Meetings and training as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments
• Family and household member relationships: OPWDD policy may impact eligibility for this position. Employees are responsible for recognizing the relationship and not posting for positions where it would be a concern. Before you apply read Section 120.27 of the Region 3 Policy Manual. Please e-mail odh.personnel@opwdd.ny.gov if you have you need help determining if this policy applies to you.

• CAPA: Must be cleared by the NYS Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment, if position requires working with minors and not previously cleared.

• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.

• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.

• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.

• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.

• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

• OPWDD is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture, and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Competitive salary and incredible benefits!  New York State Employee Benefits Program
includes medical, dental, and vision benefits; NYS Pension & optional retirement accounts; vacation, personal, sick leave and paid holidays; tuition assistance; student loan forgiveness; career advancement and more!


APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Call: 518-388-0838
Email: CapitalDistrict.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov