JOB DESCRIPTION:

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations, and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The NYPD - Medical Division seeks a Physician (MD or DO) with Board Certification in Psychiatry, in addition to training in General or Critical Care Medicine to assume the Full Time position of Assistant Chief Surgeon. The candidate would be expected to assist the Chief surgeon in all Departmental projects and supervise a cadre of physicians, psychologists, nurses and other healthcare workers in administering and fostering physical and behavioral health and well-being of uniformed police officers.

WORK LOCATION:
1 Lefrak City, Queens

HOURS/ SHIFT:
This is a full-time, managerial position. Tour is Monday - Friday 40 hours per week

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

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 any specialty area required by the Department.

The NYPD seeks a Physician (MD or DO) with Board Certification in Psychiatry and training in General or Critical Care Medicine. The candidate would be expected to assist the Chief Surgeon in all Departmental projects and supervise a cadre of physicians, psychologists, nurses and other healthcare workers in administering and fostering physical and behavioral health and well-being of uniformed police officers. The candidate should have excellent communication skills and interest in clinical research projects. Certification in Addiction Medicine and/or Military/Law Enforcement background, are a plus.

You must live in one of the city's five boroughs or Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, Westchester, Putnam or Orange counties.

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.