Description
The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is seeking a contractor to provide on-call physician services via telemedicine to individuals with developmental disabilities. The contractor will be responsible for providing medical services, including assessments, diagnoses, and treatments, as well as providing training and support to Direct Support Professionals and other staff. The contract term is 18 months, and the contractor must be able to provide services statewide. Key requirements include:
• Providing on-call physician services via telemedicine
• Providing training and support to Direct Support Professionals and other staff
• Having experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Having a process and infrastructure in place for conducting post-encounter follow-up
• Providing timely response for on-call services, in accordance with industry standards for a 365/24/7 response center with clinicians available
Some of the key services that the contractor will be expected to provide include:
• Telemedicine consultations
• Medical assessments and diagnoses
• Treatment and management of medical conditions
• Training and support for Direct Support Professionals and other staff
• Post-encounter follow-up and support
The contractor will be expected to provide these services in a way that is responsive to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, and that is consistent with industry standards and best practices.