Description

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:

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

•  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”).