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About the Role

The Office of School Health (OSH) promotes the health of over 1.3 million school-aged children across New York City. Physicians in OSH provide mandated clinical services, public health initiatives, chronic disease management, reproductive health care, and case management to ensure students are healthy and ready to learn. They also review medical accommodations, respond to emergencies, and coordinate with community providers.

Responsibilities

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 judgment.
Perform mandated physical examinations (New Admission Exams, Sports Physicals, and working Paper Physicals).
Coordinate services when appropriate.
Participate in meetings concerning student medical needs at school.
Implement initiatives that promote positive health behaviors.
Support the development of school educational and prevention programs designed to promote student health and wellness.
Provide clinical assistance in the event of an environmental or communicable disease occurrence.
Function as a liaison for students with community health providers for medical issues affecting school performance.
Support all medical initiatives established by the Office of School Health, e.g. Asthma, Reproductive Health, Obesity, and Diabetes programs and protocols.
Maintain good public relations and communicate effectively within the school community and community-based organizations.
Keep abreast of health management policy statements and emerging clinical research related to school health.
Attend all mandated DOHMH and OSH activities.
Attend all program meetings and Continuing Medical Education classes provided by the Office of School Health.

Requirements

Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York.
Valid Board Certification issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the agency; or Current approved application on file for admission to the certifying examination given by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the agency.
To be assigned to Assignment Level II, individuals must have one year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area.
To be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals must possess a Master's degree in Public Health, or equivalent Master's degree, including or supplemented by graduate credits in epidemiology and biostatistics. Completion of Epidemic Intelligence Service program of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention may be used to substitute for this Master's degree.
To be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals must possess at least two years of satisfactory experience after receipt of the Master's degree, or equivalent, in the practice of epidemiology. Specialty Board Certification or eligibility may be substituted for one year of this experience.
To be assigned to Assignment Level IV, individuals must possess completion of an approved residency program in an accredited hospital, including three years of experience, in either internal medicine, or family practice, or pediatrics, or another related specialty area required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
To be assigned to Assignment Level IV, individuals must possess valid board certification or board eligibility issued by the appropriate American Subspecialty Board in Infectious Disease, Pulmonary Medicine, or a related subspecialty.
To be assigned to Assignment Level IV, individuals must possess completion of an approved fellowship program in an accredited hospital, including two years of experience, in either infectious diseases, or pulmonary medicine, or another related subspecialty required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Skills

Strong clinical pediatric experience
Excellent computer proficiency
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft applications.
Excellent customer service skills.

Location

New York City

Work Type

Part-Time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Assignment Level II: 1 year of experience
Assignment Level III: 2 years of experience post-Master's degree
Assignment Level IV: 3 years of experience post-residency and 2 years of experience post-fellowship

Education Level

Master's degree in Public Health or equivalent (for Assignment Level III)
Completion of an approved residency program (for Assignment Level IV)
Completion of an approved fellowship program (for Assignment Level IV)

Salary/Compensations

USD 92.08 - USD 98.61 per hour

Benefits

Premium-free health insurance plan
Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on union/benefit fund
Public sector defined benefit pension plan
Tax-deferred savings program
Robust Worksite Wellness Program
Potential eligibility for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs

About the Company

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.
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, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Equal Opportunity

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.