Port Authority of NY & NJ Careers

Description

About the Role:

The Port Authority is actively looking for a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) with benefits for its Office of Medical Services.  The Office of Medical Services delivers occupational health services that focus on providing a productive, safe and healthy workforce. 

This position is located on-site at our Office of Medical Services located at 241 Erie Street Jersey City, NJ 07310 

Responsibilities:

• The Physician Assistant’s tasks shall include, but are not limited to the following for all Port Authority/PATH employees, including new hires:
• Performing assessments in connection with injury-on-duty evaluations
• Performing job fitness for duty examinations upon request  
• Annual physical examinations 
• Conducting DOT and non-DOT pre-placement/promotional physicals, OSHA and federally mandated examinations as required. 
• Performing assessments in connection with workplace injury evaluations according to New York State and New Jersey Workers’ Compensation guidelines   
• Monitoring performance of required medical screenings to ensure timely completion  
• Ensuring that employees are appropriately returned to duty from an injury on duty or job fitness evaluation within industry standards  
• Responding to medical emergencies and providing health safety programs for Port Authority/PATH employees 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Possess a minimum of one (1) year to two (2) of clinical experience in occupational medicine, emergency medicine, urgent care or related field
• Possess a valid license to practice medicine in either the State of New York or the State of New Jersey, in compliance with the assigned work location
• Nurse Practitioner must possess a New York State Nursing License, Registered Professional Nurse or New Jersey Nursing License – Registered Nurse (RN)

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of OSHA, Workers Compensation and relevant federal regulations
• Certified Medical Review Officer (MRO)   
• Certified by the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners to perform CDL medical examinations
• Strong communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork skills  

 
Selection Process

The application process varies by position but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s).  Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.
 
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:
 
Minimum: $110,474   Midpoint: $143,613   Maximum: $176,748

How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. About The Port Authority: Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. Equal Opportunity Employer The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the Port Authority’s policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority. Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected]. The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.