Supervising Physician K-8, Bureau of School Health

Supervising Physician K-8, Bureau of School Health

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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.

• 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 Administration Form Reviews, 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 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

• 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, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
• Benefits:
  City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment; additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund; a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement; a tax‑deferred savings program; and 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

• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and either:
  • 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, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements for Assignment Level I described above, one year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area
• To be assigned to…