Supervising Medical Doctor, Bureau of School Health

City of New York • New York, NY

5d • $92 - $99

About The Position

The Office of School Health (OSH), a joint program of the New York City Department of Education and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, promotes the health of approximately 1.3 million school-aged children across about 1,800 public and non-public schools through public health initiatives, case management, education, and direct clinical services. The Supervising Medical Doctor supervises School Health Physicians in the High School Program and provides clinical services, consultation, case management, and support for school-based health initiatives. The role also contributes to clinical staff training, research, quality improvement, and professional development, while working within OSH mandates, policies, and protocols.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in New York State.
• For Assignment Level I, valid board certification from the appropriate American Specialty Board in a specialty area required by the agency, or a current approved application on file for admission to the appropriate certifying examination.
• For Assignment Level II, meet Assignment Level I requirements and have one year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area.
• For Assignment Level III, possess a valid New York State medical license; a Master's degree in Public Health 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); and at least two years of satisfactory post-degree experience practicing epidemiology. Specialty Board Certification or eligibility may substitute for one year of this experience.
• For Assignment Level IV, possess a valid New York State medical license; 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; valid board certification or eligibility from 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 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 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 during environmental or communicable disease occurrences and participate in the agency's on-call physician program.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships within the school community and the broader community.
• Support OSH 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 current on health management policy statements and emerging clinical research related to school health.
• Participate in School Health research and quality improvement activities.
• 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 OSH.

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 depending 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