The 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.
The DOC seeks to employ an OB/GYN doctor who will provide obstetrical, gynecological, and general medical reviews, evaluations, advice, and dispositions to uniform personnel at the Department’s Health Management Division (HMD). Reporting directly to the Chief Surgeon, the incumbent will be expected to examine, evaluate, and review primary care and specialist physicians’ recommendations, conduct document observations, and make final determination on whether MOS is fit for full duty, medically monitored restricted status, or sick leave.
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, medically monitored return (MMR), Disciplinary, investigations, and administration. The incumbent will work independently with oversight of and review by the chief surgeon.
The successful candidate will:
- Meet with members of service reporting sick and manage patient caseload.
- Medically evaluate patients’ fitness for duty.
- Maintain high quality in the delivery of patient care.
- Maintain high productivity and performance standards.
- Confer with Chief Surgeon and other medical staff on all correctional
occupational issues as they relate
to the safety and well-being of the Members of Service (MOS).
- Implement clinical policies and procedures.
- Develop relationships with the medical community and treating physicians.
- Contribute to a positive and productive work culture by fostering cordial and
collegial relationships with colleagues.
- Follow established standards for excellence in operations.
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