Physician Specialist 1

DEFINITION: Under general supervision of a Medical Director, Managing Physician/Psychiatrist, or other higher level supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, functions as a consultant and specialist in a medical specialty; performs clinical responsibilities in accordance with normalization concepts and unified services. Performs medical specialist functions in accordance with legal and judicial mandates and Patient's Bill of Rights; performs technical applications to meet The Joint Commission's and other accreditation bodies' standards; does related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Completion of medical internship or equivalent; licensure to practice medicine in the State of New Jersey; three (3) years of approved specialty training; certification or eligibility for certification by the American Board of the specialty; demonstrated competence in hospital practice; Credentials Committee or equivalent recommendation; and approval by the Central Office Board of Professional Standards.

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of clinical experience in the practice of the clinical specialty.

LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position