School Health Physician, Bureau of School Health

Job description

Job Description City Medical Specialist I / 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 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 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 - Complete medical accommodation reviews efficiently, using sound clinical Perform mandated physical examinati...