Pediatric Pulmonologist, Bureau of School Health

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 in approximately 1,800 public and non-public schools across New York City. OSH provides mandated clinical services, public health initiatives, chronic disease management, reproductive health care, and case management to ensure that students are healthy and ready to learn. Physicians in OSH also review medical accommodations, respond to public health emergencies, and coordinate with community providers to support the health and safety of students.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the CMS I (Pediatric Pulmonologist) will:
- Develop, manage, and implement asthma-related clinical policies and protocols.
- Provide expert consultation and case management support to OSH physicians and nurses for students with poorly controlled asthma.
- Support in-school asthma management to reduce absenteeism and emergency room visits.
- Review medical accommodations to ensure safe school attendance for students with asthma.
- Train and educate OSH staff, school personnel, and parents on asthma best practices.
- Collaborate with pediatric pulmonologists, hospitals, and providers citywide to improve care coordination.
- Monitor asthma disparities and lead initiatives to advance health equity
- Conduct asthma-related research and lead quality improvement initiatives, contributing to evidence-based school health practices and program evaluation.
- Support responses to environmental and respiratory-related emergencies in schools.
- Attend mandated OSH/DOHMH trainings and program meetings.

Why you should work for us:

- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o 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.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

CITY MEDICAL SPECIALIST (PART- - 53040