Supervising Physician, High School Program, Bureau of School Health

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, implementation, and oversight of clinical protocols for adolescent health.
• Supervise High School field physicians and nurse practitioners.
• Support CATCH program initiatives, including providing case consultations.
• Collaborate with PSAL leadership to support the health needs of student athletes.
• Provide direct clinical services to high school students.
• Orient and train OSH staff as needed.
• Coordinate care for Students in Temporary Housing and other high-risk groups.
• Prioritize asthma management initiatives to reduce absenteeism and improve health equity for NYC teens.
• Monitor and respond to adolescent health trends, including chronic disease and substance use.
• Provide health education to students and families.
• Participate in mandated DOHMH and OSH trainings and program meetings.
• Participate in the agency’s physician-on-call program.

Requirements

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, one year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in adolescent health clinical practice.
• Knowledge of current reproductive health and family planning standards of practice.
• 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 with students, other clinical providers, school staff, and parents.
• Professional sensitivity when working with all racial, disability, linguistic, and socioeconomic groups; enjoys working with adolescents.
• Knowledge of school health.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software programs.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records.

Benefits

• 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.
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• 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. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website.
• Job security compared to private sector employment.
• Flexible work-from-home policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.