City of New York logo
City of New York
Queens, New York

POLICE SURGEON

SurgeryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$149k-$175k

Listing transparency2 of 6 stated

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

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 New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

The Medical Division overseas the health and well-being of all members of the service. The Division provides general medical services and assessments for uniformed members of the service. All medical, psychological, drug screening, counselling and professional services, medical records, medical bills, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), line of duty prescriptions, and disability applications are processed through the Medical Division. The Medical Division also conducts internal investigations to preserve and protect the integrity of the Department's sick leave protocols and the disability retirement system. In addition, the medical Division's Occupational Health Assessment and Wellness Unit provides medical, educational., and nutritional counselling to members of the service and deploys a Mobile Health Vehicle that visits commands throughout the five boroughs.

  • Follow members' course of treatment and authorize medical services for line of duty injuries;
  • Required to respond to hospitalized members of the service who are injured in the line of duty or seriously ill;
  • Participate in Department health fairs and other medical initiatives;
  • Provide consults in his/her area of medical expertise;
  • Engage in Department research activities;
  • Provide expert testimony as needed;
  • Participate in all cause disaster drills.

POLICE SURGEON - 53051

Qualifications

1. 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.

Additional Information

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.

  • Agency: POLICE DEPARTMENT
  • Job Category: Health
  • Salary Band: $150,000+
  • Compensation: USD 148689 - USD 175267

Key Responsibilities

The Police Surgeon is responsible for determining the fitness for duty of uniformed service members and authorizing medical services for line-of-duty injuries. Additional duties include providing expert medical testimony, conducting research, and participating in disaster drills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Fitness for duty assessmentMedical consultationDisaster responseClinical assessmentInjury management

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 62% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$162k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Surgeon Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 14 employers

3
<$350k
23
$350k-500k
7
$500k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
29%
Relocation assistance
19%
Sign-on bonus
13%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Organ Recovery Surgeon - Southeast

Med America · Connecticut

$275k-$900k
#2

Vascular Surgeon

Mohawk Valley Health System · Utica, New York

$500K - $725K
#3

General Surgeon - Chenango Memorial Hospital

$560k-$703k
#4

Cosmetic Surgeon

$500k-$700k
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

City of New York logo

About City of New York

Government Administration
New York, NY
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental and vision
NYC government pension
PSLF eligible employer