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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 02/25/14

Applications Due12/31/14

Vacancy ID12425

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleMedical Specialist 1

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade35

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $123651 to $123651 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Franklin

Street Address Sunmount DDSO

2445 State Route 30

City Tupper Lake

StateNY

Zip Code12986

Minimum Qualifications - Current NYS employee, in-title as a Medical Specialist 1 or eligible for Civil Service transfer to Dentist 1

OR

Candidates must have: License to practice medicine in New York State. AND
possess an M.D., M.B.B.S.. or D.O. AND completion of training program approved by American Certifying Board of your specialty for entrance into its certifying examination. Candidate whose training programs do not meet the published standards of the Specialty Board will be required to present evidence of acceptance of their training by the Specialty Board. All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.

Duties Description The Medical Specialist 1 will provide medical care and treatment to individuals with developmental disabilities in campus based and community based settings and will include: reviewing of medical history; conferring with referring physicians; participating in service plan meetings; physical examinations of individuals; conducts and/or orders diagnostic tests as needed; admininsters treatments , makes referrals as needed; conducts follow up exams and tests as needed. Will also coordinate and supervise treatment and care to individuals as assigned; supervise the medical care activities of nursing and direct care staff as assigned; order supplies and equipment for the program areas; periodically inspect facilities and recommend and implement improvements; develop and implement training program for staff.


Additional Comments To apply please contact Arlene Mace at 518 359-4155 for an application packet.

All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.

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

Name Arlene Mace, Associate Personnel Administrator

Telephone (518) 359-4155

Fax (518) 359-4161

Email Address Arlene.Mace@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Sunmount DDSO

2445 State Route 30

City Tupper Lake

State NY

Zip Code 12986

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume to Arlene Mace at the above address.

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