Supervising Physician, 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 Assistant medical Director of the K-8 program, the CMS II (supervising Physician will: Orient, train and supervise School Health Physicians, including providing guidance for direct medical services, chronic disease management and case management
Work within the mandates, policies and protocols of the Office of School Health
Ensure the provision of mandated services
Attend to the health needs of designated school community
Provide direct clinical services to an assigned panel of schools
Serve as a consultant to the school physicians, school nurses and school administrative staff regarding school related health concerns
Support the development of school educational and prevention programs promoting the health and wellness of students
Complete Accommodation reviews and appeals (home instruction, transportation/Medical exception, Diabetes Medication Admiration Forms
Review, paraprofessional Reviews and Immunization Exemption Reviews)efficiently, using sound clinical judgment, coordinating services when appropriate
Participate in meetings concerning student medical needs at school
Provide clinical assistance in the event of an environmental or communicable disease occurrence
Function as a liaison for students with community health providers to resolve health issues that affect school functioning
Participate in the agency's Physician-on-call rotation
Maintain good public relations and to communicate effectively within the school community
Support all medical initiatives put forth by the Office of School Health, e.g. Asthma, Reproductive Health, Obesity and Diabetes Initiatives

Preferred Skills
- 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
- Knowledge of school health
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software programs
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records

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 o