Supervising Physician, High School Program, Bureau of School Health

Job Description

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 NYC Health Code-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. OSH Physicians 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 OSH Assistant Medical Director for High Schools, the CMS II (Supervising Physician – High Schools) will:
- Participate in the development, implementation, and oversight of clinical protocols for adolescent health.
- Supervise High School field physicians and nurse practitioners.
- Support CATCH program, initiatives including providing case consultations.
- Collaborate with PSAL leadership to support the health needs of student athletes.
- Provide direct clinical services to high school students.
- Orient and train OSH staff as needed.
- Coordinate care for Students in Temporary Housing and other high-risk groups.
- Prioritize asthma management initiatives to reduce absenteeism and improve health equity for NYC teens.
- Monitor and respond to adolescent health trends, including chronic disease and substance use.
- Provide health education to students and families.
- Participate in mandated DOHMH and OSH trainings and program meetings.
- Participate in the agency’s physician-on-call program

Preferred Skills:
- Experience in adolescent health clinical practice
- Knowledge of current reproductive health and family planning standards of practice
- Experience with clinical and/or administrative supervision of physicians
- Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain good public relations develop rapport students, other clinical providers, school staff and parents
- Professional sensitivity when working with all racial, disability, linguistic and socioeconomic groups; enjoys working with adolescents.
- Knowledge of school health
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software programs
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records


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!

Commitment to Equity:

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and