Physician Assistant (Floating) Job at Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, NY

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  • Metropolitan Transportation Authority
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job ID: 11002


Business Unit: MTA Headquarters


Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular


Department: Occupational Health Services


Date Posted: Aug 29, 2025

Description


JOB TITLE:


Physician Assistant (Floating)


DEPT/DIV:


Occupational Health Services - MTA HQ


WORK LOCATION:


420 Lexington Ave, New York, NY & Croton -on-Hudson , NY


FULL/PART-TIME


FULL


SALARY:


$ 90,000 - 124,125


DEADLINE:


Open u ntil filled


Opening:

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation's largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.


Position Objective:

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Medical Director, this position will perform general occupational health evaluations which includes pre-placement, periodic, medical surveillance, fitness for duty (including work related injuries) and return to duty examinations. The incumbent will make appropriate work status dispositions under Federal, state and local regulations and agency policies and standards.


Responsibilities:

  • Perform complete pre-placement medical examinations and determine applicant qualification for position consistent with regulations and 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 engineer and 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 and case management follow-up of employees out due to injury on duty or sick.
  • Work with Assistant Medical Director and other clinical staff members as needed for medical review and quality assurance and audit activities.
  • Work with clinical nurses as needed to perform diagnostic testing such as audiometry, EKGs, vision testing.
  • Perform CDL medical examinations.
  • Assist with case management of injured/sick employees.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
  • Must have excellent clinical experience and judgment for accurate determinations of ability to perform duties of positions when applicants or employees have complex medical issues.
Required Education and Experience:
  • Requires current valid license as a P hysician A ssistant in the State of New York .
  • Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience or satisfactory equivalent. Preferred clinical experience in an occupational setting or primary care ambulatory facility. Experience in Leave Administration is a plus.
  • If selected for the position, an FMCSA medical examiner certification is required within 90 days of employment with the MTA.
Other Information
  • May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)
  • Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.
According 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").


Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Local area, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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