School Health Field Physician, Bureau of School Health

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

22h

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, and direct clinical services. For additional information regarding the role of the School Health Physician, please refer to the American Academy of Pediatrics' Policy Statement: http://pedicatrics.aapublications.org/content/pediatrics/131/1/178.full.pdf

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 pediatric experience
• Excellent computer proficiency
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft applications.
• Excellent customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Work within the mandates, policies and protocols of the Office of School Health.
• Attend to the health needs and medical issues specific of all students in a designated school community
• Utilize the Automated Student Health Record (ASHR) to maintain accurate student health records.
• Complete medical accommodation reviews efficiently, using sound clinical judgment, coordinating services when appropriate
• Perform mandated physical examinations (New Admission Exams, Sports Physicals, and Working Paper Physicals).
• Participate in meetings concerning student medical needs at school.
• Implement initiatives that promote positive health behaviors
• Support the development of school educational and prevention programs specifically designed to promote the health and wellness of students.
• Provide clinical assistance in the event of an environmental or communicable disease occurrence.
• Function as a liaison for students with community health providers to medical issues that affect school performance.
• Support all medical initiatives established by the Office of School resolve Health, e.g. Asthma, Reproductive Health, Obesity, and Diabetes programs and protocols.
• Maintain good public relations and communicate effectively within the school community and community-based organizations.
• Keep abreast of health management policy statements and emerging clinical research related to school health.
• Attend all mandated DOHMH and OSH activities.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees