Adolescent Medicine – Physician, Bureau of School Health

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

11h

About The Position

The Office of School Health (OSH) is a joint program of the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene responsible for promoting the health of 1.3 million school aged children enrolled in approximately 1,800 public and non-public schools in New York City. This is achieved through a combination of public health initiatives, case management, education, mandated direct clinical services, and sexual and reproductive health services. School Physicians have served the students of NYC for over a century.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Under the supervision of the High School Supervising Physician, the Adolescent School Health Physician will:

Requirements

• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and either:
• 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 given by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the agency.
• To be assigned to Assignment Level II, individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements for Assignment Level I described above, one year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area.
• To be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals must possess:
• A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and
• A Master's degree in Public Health, or equivalent Master's degree, including or supplemented by graduate credits in epidemiology and biostatistics. Completion of Epidemic Intelligence Service program of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention may be used to substitute for this Master's degree; and
• At least two years of satisfactory experience after receipt of the Master's degree, or equivalent, in the practice of epidemiology. Specialty Board Certification or eligibility may be substituted for one year of this experience.
• To be assigned to Assignment Level IV, individuals must possess:
• A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and
• Completion of an approved residency program in an accredited hospital, including three years of experience, in either internal medicine, or family practice, or pediatrics, or another related specialty area required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; and
• Valid board certification or board eligibility issued by the appropriate American Subspecialty Board in Infectious Disease, Pulmonary Medicine, or a related subspecialty; and
• Completion of an approved fellowship program in an accredited hospital, including two years of experience, in either infectious diseases, or pulmonary medicine, or another related subspecialty required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

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

Responsibilities

• Provide sexual and reproductive health services to students including, but not limited to, pregnancy tests, contraception, counseling and education.
• 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 in order 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
• Provide clinical assistance in the event of an environmental or communicable disease occurrence.
• 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.
• Provide trainings/presentations to 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 all mandated DOHMH and Office of School Health trainings and professional development sessions.
• Attend all program meetings and Continuing Medical Education Classes provided by the Office of School Health

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program and
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time