School Health Field Physician, Bureau of School Health

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Job Description 35 Hours/Part-time 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: Under the supervision of the Supervising Physician, the School Health Physician's responsibilities will include but are not limited to: - Work within the mandates, policies and protocols of the Office of School Health. - Attend to the health needs and medical issues specific of all students in a designated school community - Utilize the Automated Student Health Record (ASHR) to maintain accurate student health records. - Complete medical accommodation reviews efficiently, using sou...