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. 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 - 53047

1. 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.

- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience leading or managing employee health services operations, occupational health division, large scale medical facility, or employee and workplace wellness operations. - Demonstrated ability and knowledge of employee/occupational health service delivery practices and programs. - Knowledge of established best practices in the fields of employee health and wellness. - Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external partners. - Motivated policy centered individual with proven skills to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment. - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) proficiency.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City Residency is not required for this position

The 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.

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Medical Director, Health Management Division