Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of - Helen Hayes Hospital

TitleClinical Physician 2 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade36

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $247006 to $247006 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Rockland

Street Address Helen Hayes Hospital

51-55 Rte 9W

City West Haverstraw

StateNY

Zip Code10993

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Clinical Physician 2 Internist provides comprehensive medical management and oversight for patients/residents in the acute rehabilitation and subacute programs. This physician plays a key leadership role as Medical Director of the hospitals Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Transitional Care Unit (TCU), ensuring high-quality, patient/resident –centered care through collaboration with physicians, nursing, therapy, respiratory, case management/social workers and ancillary departments. The role includes providing direct patient care, acute and subacute medical consultations and administrative leadership for subacute operation, performance improvement and regulatory compliance.

Minimum Qualifications "This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

Within one year of permanent appointment, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Open Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State and two years of post-licensure medical experience.

Promotion:
One year of service as a Clinical Physician 1, and possession of a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State.
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Preferred Qualifications: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine (ABIM or AOBIM). Active and unrestricted NY State medical license. Current DEA registration, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications. 2-3 years of post-residency experience in inpatient acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing facility, or hospitalist medicine. Proven experience managing medically complex patients (neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, post-surgical, and infectious disease conditions). Demonstrated ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary care teams focused on patient recovery and functional improvement. Experience in care transitions, discharge planning, and readmission prevention. Strong knowledge of rehabilitation medicine principles and post-acute medical management. Proficient in chronic disease management, infection control, and polypharmacy oversight. Skilled in conducting comprehensive medical evaluation and coordinating multidisciplinary treatment plans. Ability to participate in family conferences and patient/resident family education regarding goals of care. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration across disciplines. Commitment to patient-centered care and high-quality clinical outcomes. Participation in quality improvement, utilization review, and clinical documentation integrity initiatives. Willingness to mentor mid-level provider, resident, or students. Familiar with electronic health record (EHR) systems. Engagement in evidence-based practice and performance improvement projects. Interest in program development and rehabilitation outcome research.

Additional Comments One permanent, competitive or non-competitive (NY HELPS), full-time appointment.

Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.

If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in the appointment to this position, a permanent appointment may be made pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. To be eligible, candidates must be an employee of the Department of Health and have one year of permanent competitive service as a Clinical Physician 2.

The posted annual salary $250,954 includes $4,000 of downstate adjustment.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resource Management Group, EH/Clinical Physician 3/HHH

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to human.resources@helenhayeshosp.org, with Reference Clinical Physician 2/#75006 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources, Helen Hayes Hospital, Bldg 22, 51-55 Rte 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993, or by fax to (845) 786-4783. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.