Supervising Medical Doctor, Bureau of School Health

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Office of School Health (OSH), a joint program of the New York City Department of Education and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, promotes the health of approximately 1.3 million school-aged children enrolled in about 1,800 public and non-public schools through public health initiatives, case management, education, and direct clinical services. The Supervising Medical Doctor will supervise School Health Physicians in the High School Program and provide and coordinate clinical services for students and school communities. The role includes reproductive health services in select high schools, mandated physical examinations, chronic disease case management, preventive screening and counseling, health education, referrals, and clinical consultation to school staff. The physician will also support school health initiatives, training, research, and quality improvement activities, and respond to environmental or communicable disease occurrences and on-call duties.

The position requires a valid New York State medical license and either board certification in an agency-required specialty or a current approved application for the relevant certification examination. Additional qualifications vary by assignment level. Assignment Level II requires one year of satisfactory practice in the specialty. Assignment Level III requires an MPH or equivalent with epidemiology and biostatistics coursework (or completion of the CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service program), plus relevant epidemiology experience. Assignment Level IV requires an approved residency, relevant board certification or eligibility, and an approved fellowship with the specified experience.

Requirements

• Valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York.
• Either valid board certification issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board in an agency-required specialty, or a current approved application on file for admission to the relevant specialty certification examination.
• For Assignment Level II: one year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area, in addition to Assignment Level I minimum qualifications.
• For Assignment Level III: an MPH or equivalent master’s degree including or supplemented by graduate credits in epidemiology and biostatistics; completion of the CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service program may substitute for the degree. Requires at least two years of satisfactory epidemiology practice after the degree; specialty board certification or eligibility may substitute for one year of this experience.
• 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 required by the Department.
• For Assignment Level IV: valid board certification or eligibility from the appropriate American Subspecialty Board in Infectious Disease, Pulmonary Medicine, or a related subspecialty.
• For Assignment Level IV: completion of an approved fellowship program in an accredited hospital, including two years of experience in infectious diseases, pulmonary medicine, or another related subspecialty required by the Department.

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

• Supervise School Health Physicians in the High School Program.
• Provide CATCH reproductive health services in select high schools.
• Improve student health through chronic disease case management, preventive health screening and counseling, health education, and referrals.
• Perform mandated physical examinations, including 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.
• Use the Automated Student Health Record (ASHR) to maintain accurate student health records.
• Support the development of school educational and prevention programs promoting adolescent health and wellness.
• Serve as a consultant to school nurses and administration on school-related health concerns.
• Complete medical accommodation reviews efficiently, using sound clinical judgment and coordinating services when appropriate.
• Participate in meetings concerning students’ medical needs at school.
• Manage complex clinical cases in collaboration with 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 Office of School Health medical initiatives, including Asthma, Reproductive Health, Obesity, and Diabetes initiatives.
• Assist with or provide trainings and 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 program meetings, Continuing Medical Education sessions, and professional development sessions provided by the Office of School Health.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the ability to work from home up to two days during the week.
• Job security compared with private sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior