Site Medical Director (Dir. of Service (AS)), Correctional Health Services, (8a-4p), NIC at NYC Health

Under direction, serves as a principal assistant to the Assistant Chief of Staff and exercises wide latitude in the use of independent judgment and initiative in the administrative direction and coordination of major activities or functions of a health care facility.

Preferred Skills:

• A medical degree and Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine or equivalent area of specialization and (5) years clinical experience including (3) years supervisory experience.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of New York, as well as current DEA, BCLS or ACLS certification and Infection Control Certification.
• An equivalent combination of training, education and experience in related fields and educational disciplines; and, Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of healthcare delivery organization, administration and standards, regulations and laws applicable to hospital operations, knowledge of business and human resources administration principles, management functions, management processes and functions of hospital departments, and ability to direct and supervise personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have all of the following: 

• 1. Graduation from a medical school approved by the Council on Medical Education and 
• Hospitals of the American Medical Association. 
• 2. Completion of an acceptable internship in an approved hospital. 
• 3. A license to practice medicine in the State of New York. 
• 4. Certification by American Board in field of specialization or a faculty appointment of Associate Professor or higher in a medical school recognized by the American Medical Association. 
• 5. Eight (8) years of satisfactory full-time paid experience in field of specialization including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.(Training and experience required for certification will be credited toward required specialized experience.)

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs