Supervising Medical Doctor, Bureau of School Health

City of New York - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - New York, NY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The School Health Physician plays a crucial role in promoting the health of school-aged children in New York City through public health initiatives, case management, education, and direct clinical services. This position involves supervising other health professionals, providing reproductive health services, managing chronic diseases, and collaborating with community health providers to ensure optimal health outcomes for students. The role also includes performing mandated physical examinations, developing health education programs, and participating in quality improvement activities within the Office of School Health.

Responsibilities

• Supervise School Health Physicians in the High School Program.
• Provide CATCH reproductive health services in select high schools.
• Improve the health of students through case management of chronic disease, preventive health screening and counseling, health education, and referrals.
• Perform mandated physical examinations (New Admission Exams, Sports Physicals, and Working Paper Physicals).
• Develop relationships with community health providers to optimize medical management of students with health issues.
• Attend to the health needs of a designated school community.
• Utilize the Automated Student Health Record (ASHR) to maintain accurate student health records.
• Support the development of school educational and prevention programs promoting the health and wellness of adolescents.
• Serve as a consultant to the school nurse and administration on school-related health concerns.
• Complete medical accommodation reviews efficiently, using sound clinical judgment, coordinating services when appropriate.
• Participate in meetings concerning student medical needs at school.
• Manage complex clinical cases in collaboration with multiple teams, including OSH clinical and DOE teams.
• Perform clinical case reviews as requested by the Medical Director.
• Provide clinical assistance in the event of an environmental or communicable disease occurrence.
• Participate in the agency's on-call physician program.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships within the school community and the community at large.
• Support all medical initiatives put forth by the Office of School Health, e.g., Asthma, Reproductive Health, Obesity, and Diabetes initiatives.
• Assist with or provide trainings/presentations to school health physicians, nurses, school staff, community organizations, parents, or students.
• Stay abreast of health management policy statements and emerging clinical research related to school health.
• Participate in School Health research and quality improvement activities.
• Work within the mandates, policies, and protocols of the Office of School Health.
• Participate in training, orientation, and other educational activities for the unit's clinical staff.
• Attend all program meetings and Continuing Medical Education and professional development sessions provided by the Office of School Health.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York.
• Valid Board Certification issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the agency, or current approved application on file for admission to the certifying examination.
• For Assignment Level II: One year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area.
• For Assignment Level III: A Master's degree in Public Health or equivalent, including graduate credits in epidemiology and biostatistics, and at least two years of satisfactory experience in the practice of epidemiology after receipt of the Master's degree.
• For Assignment Level IV: Completion of an approved residency program in an accredited hospital, including three years of experience in internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, or another related specialty, and completion of an approved fellowship program in an accredited hospital, including two years of experience in infectious diseases, pulmonary medicine, or another related subspecialty.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong clinical adolescent pediatric experience
• Clinical experience with reproductive health services
• Strong clinical pediatric experience
• Excellent computer proficiency
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft applications
• Excellent customer service skills

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness programs for federal/state loans.
• Premium-free health insurance plan saving employees over $10K annually.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Robust Worksite Wellness Program offering health resources and opportunities.
• Work from home policy allowing up to two days a week from home.
• Job security compared to private sector employment.