Supervising Medical Doctor, 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 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

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Supervise School Health Physicians in the High School Program.
- Provide CATCH reproductive health services in select high schools.
- 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.
- Manage complex clinical cases in collaboration with multiple teams, including 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. Participates in the agency's on-call physician program.
- 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.
- Assist with or provide trainings/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 all program meetings and Continuing Medical Education and professional development sessions provided by the Office of School Health.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
- 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

Why you should work for us:

- 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:
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