Staff Physician

Staff Physician Occupational Health Services

Join the Largest Public Transportation Authority in North America

MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) is the nations largest public transportation system, serving millions of subway and bus customers each weekday. Our employees support the vitality of New York City by delivering safe, reliable public transit and paratransit services across all five boroughs.

The Occupational Health Services (OHS) unit is recognized as one of the leading occupational health departments in the country. OHS ensures compliance with federal, state, and city safety regulations, and maintains internal controls that protect both employees and customers. This work is essential failure to comply with and can result in injuries or fatalities.

We are seeking a Staff Physician Occupational Medicine to join our team of physicians and nurses dedicated to ensuring that MTA employees and pre-employment candidates meet all medical requirements for their job titles. This role is critical to the safe and effective operation of the NYC Transit Authority.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting medical histories and physical examinations for pre-employment fitness.
• Reviewing employees fitness-for-duty under NYC Transit Medical Standards, FTA, OSHA, and NYS DMV Article 19-A regulations.
• Arranging follow-up evaluations and making appropriate medical dispositions.
• Participating in health screening programs (e.g., sleep apnea, asbestos).
• Documenting all evaluations in the central electronic medical application.
• Working at various OHS medical facilities based on daily operational needs.

Certification Requirement: Newly hired Staff Physicians who are not US DOT CDL-certified medical examiners must obtain certification within one (1) year of hire, as required by the collective bargaining agreement.

Additional Responsibilities for US DOT Certified Medical Examiners

• Perform evaluations required under US DOT FCDL regulations.
• Enter required information into the DOT national database.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of at least one year of residency and/or clinical equivalent.
• Current, valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York.

Desired Skills:

• Board certification or eligibility in internal medicine or a primary care specialty.
• Prior occupational medicine experience.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Effective team player.
• Ability to adhere to organizational, local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Computer literacy

Selection Method

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment. All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

Final salary is determined experience, skillset, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve.

To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role prior to applying. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.