Physician Assistant

　　Job ID: 5317

　　Business Unit: MTA Headquarters

　　Location: New York, NY, United States

　　Regular/Temporary: Regular

　　Department: In-Service Training

　　Date Posted: Jan 17, 2024

　　Description

　　JOB TITLE : Physician Assistant

　　SALARY RANGE : $90,000 - $ 120,000

　　DEPT/DIV: Occupational Health Services

　　SUPERVISOR : Assistant Medical Director

　　LOCATION : Croton and Manhattan

　　HOURS OF WORK : 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7 1/2 hours/day)

　　SUMMARY:

　　Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Medical Director, this position will perform general occupational health evaluations which includes pre-placement, periodic, medical surveillance, fitness for duty (including work related injuries) and return to duty examinations. The incumbent will make appropriate work status dispositions under Federal, state and local regulations and agency policies and standards.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Perform comprehensive pre-placement medical examinations and determine an applicant’s qualification for the position consistent with regulations, agency policies and standards.

　　Perform periodic medical examinations as required for position and make appropriate work status determinations.

　　Perform medical examinations required by Federal regulations such as train engineer, conductor certification, hearing conservation, asbestos handler.

　　Perform Federal Commercial Driver medical examinations required by Federal regulations.

　　Schedule and conduct follow-up examinations, as indicated or required, for chronic conditions such as cardiac disease, diabetes, hypertension and sleep disorders.

　　Case management of employees absent due to an occupational injury or illness.

　　Work with the Assistant Medical Director and other clinical staff members, as needed, for medical review, quality assurance and audit activities.

　　Ability to perform diagnostic testing such as audiometry, EKGs, vision and spirometry.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

　　The applicant must have excellent clinical skills and judgment for accurate determinations of the ability to perform specific duties of the position when applicants or employees have complex medical issues.

　　EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

　　Required:

　　Requires current valid license as a physician assistant in the State of New York and three years of clinical experience or satisfactory equivalent.

　　Preferred:

　　Preferred clinical experience in an occupational setting or primary care ambulatory facility. If selected for the position, an FMCSA medical examiner certification is required within 90 days of employment with the MTA.

　　Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

　　Equal Employment Opportunity

　　MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

　　The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.