Field Physician I (Part-Time), Bureau of School Health

THIS IS A PART-TIME 35 HOURS / WEEK

The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is charged with the creation and oversight of programs, policies, services, and environments that support physical and socio-emotional health, and promote primary and reproductive health services, health equity, social justice, safety and well-being for New York City families and children.

The Division is comprised of the Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health, the Bureau of Early Intervention, the Office of School Health, and the Bureau of Administration.

The vision of the DFCH is that every child, woman, and family recognize their power and is given the opportunity to reach their full health and development potential.

We encourage qualified applicants with demonstrated commitment to social justice, particularly racial, gender, and LGBTQ equity to apply.

The Office of School Health (OSH) is a joint program of the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene which is responsible for promoting the health of the 1.

3 million school children enrolled in approximately 1, public and non-public schools in New York City. OSH has been the provider of public health services in school settings for years and serves as advocates for the health and well-being of the children and adolescents throughout New York City.

For additional information regarding the role of the School Health Physician, please refer to the American Academy of Pediatrics' Policy Statement :

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO :

Under the direction of the Medical Unit Supervising Medical Doctor, the Field Physician will :

Work within the mandates, policies, and protocols of the Office of School Health.

Improve the health of school children through case management of chronic disease, preventive health screening and counseling, health education, and referrals.

Perform mandated physical examination (new entrant, sport physical, working paper physicals).

Order or perform diagnostic tests.

Formulate diagnosis.

Direct or perform appropriate therapeutic treatment.

Develop relationships with community health providers / physicians in order to optimize medical management of students with health issues.

Act as a consultant to physicians, school nurse and administration on school related.

Utilize an Electronic Health Record to maintain adequate student health records.

Examine Health concerns from student and offers recommendations on care and treatment.

Provide clinical assistance in the event of an environmental or communicable disease occurrence.

Support all medical initiatives put forth by the Office of School Health, e.g. Asthma, Reproductive health, Obesity and Diabetes initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and either :

a) Valid Board Certification issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the agency; or

b) 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 Assignment Level III, individuals must possess :

a) A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and

b) 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; and

c) 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 :

a) A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York; and

b) 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; and

c) Valid board certification or board eligibility issued by the appropriate American Subspecialty Board in Infectious Disease, Pulmonary Medicine, or a related subspecialty; and

d) 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.

Preferred Skills

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.

Excellent computer proficiency o Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft applications o Excellent customer service skills.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

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Residency RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this position