Chief Surgeon, Health Management Division

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety.

The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody.

Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities.

The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 9,000 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

The DOC seeks to employ a Chief Surgeon who will partner with uniform and non-uniform personnel to develop, coordinate, and implement a wide range of programs for the Department’s Health Management Division.

Reporting directly to the First Deputy Commissioner, the incumbent will be expected to make recommendations and document observations on whether tasks and duties outlined within agreed upon plans of action have been satisfactorily performed, reporting such findings to the Commissioner and First Deputy Commissioner.

The Health Management Division consists of several units which include a clinic, sick desk, medical records, case management, workers compensation, toxicology, absence control, infection control, home visit group, medically monitored return (MMR), Disciplinary, investigations, and administration.

The incumbent will directly manage a team of clinical and non-clinical personnel responsible for the overall operation of the Health Management Division.

The successful candidate will :

• Oversee and direct the administration, delivery, and review of employee medical and health services.
• Meet with members of service reporting sick and manage patient caseload.
• Create a positive and productive work culture through leadership.
• Set standards for excellence in operations.
• Maintain high quality in the delivery of patient care.
• Implement clinical policies and procedures.
• Monitor medical providers’ performance.
• Resolve potential issues with patients.
• Evaluate the current HMD Case Management System and partner with Information Technology to connect and streamline medical information and services seamlessly across the Department.
• Evaluate the delivery of medical and health services.
• Assess the need for and practicability of additional employee medical programs and upgrades in alignment with DOC expansion, reform initiatives, and executive action plans.
• Develop relationships with the medical community, and treating physicians.
• Work closely with other senior Division leaders and DOC Facilities’ and Operational Management Teams in identifying trends in sick leave usage, workers compensation, line of duty injuries, occupational illnesses, infection control measures, medical separations, medical status, etc.
• Provide insight on matters relating to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of medical care.
• Develop contingency plans to meet emerging demands, address emergencies, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and Local mandates.
• Stay up to date with healthcare regulations.
• Partake in special projects; and
• Assist or lead other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York plus valid Board Certification issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board in an approved medical specialty;

and four years of medical practice including one year of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or

2. A combination of education and / or experience equivalent to that listed in "1" above. However, all candidates must have a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York, and one year of medical practice in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

Preferred Skills

• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience leading or managing employee health services operations, occupational health division, large scale medical facility, or employee and workplace wellness operations.
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of employee / occupational health service delivery practices and programs.
• Knowledge of established best practices in the fields of employee health and wellness.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Motivated policy centered individual with proven skills to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) proficiency.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf / .

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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