NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
CATCH Supervising Physicians HS, Bureau of School Health
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, New York, us, 10261
CATCH Supervising Physicians HS, Bureau of School Health
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 the CATCH program, 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.
Benefits
Premium‑free health insurance plan covering over $10K in annual savings (2024 assessment).
Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits (may vary by union/benefit fund).
Public‑sector defined benefit pension plan.
Tax‑deferred savings program.
Robust worksite wellness program.
Work‑from‑home policy: up to two days per week, where applicable.
Job security and the opportunity to contribute to NYC’s public‑health mission.
Minimum Qualifications 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 a required specialty.
Current approved application for admission to the certifying examination of a required specialty.
Assignment Levels:
Level I
Meet the minimum qualification requirements above.
Level II
One year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area.
Level III
Valid license to practice medicine in New York.
Master’s degree in Public Health or an equivalent degree with graduate credits in epidemiology and biostatistics (EIP program may substitute).
At least two years of satisfactory experience after receiving the Master’s degree, or equivalent; board certification or eligibility may substitute for one year of this experience.
Level IV
Valid license to practice medicine in New York.
Completion of an approved residency program in an accredited hospital, including three years of experience, in internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, or another related specialty.
Valid board certification or eligibility in Infectious Disease, Pulmonary Medicine, or a related subspecialty.
Completion of an approved fellowship program in an accredited hospital, including two years of experience, in an related subspecialty.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Prospective employees may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness and state repayment assistance. For more information, visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
New York City residency is not required for this position.
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.
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Responsibilities
Participate in the development, implementation, and oversight of clinical protocols for adolescent health.
Supervise high‑school field physicians and nurse practitioners.
Support the CATCH program, 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.
Benefits
Premium‑free health insurance plan covering over $10K in annual savings (2024 assessment).
Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits (may vary by union/benefit fund).
Public‑sector defined benefit pension plan.
Tax‑deferred savings program.
Robust worksite wellness program.
Work‑from‑home policy: up to two days per week, where applicable.
Job security and the opportunity to contribute to NYC’s public‑health mission.
Minimum Qualifications 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 a required specialty.
Current approved application for admission to the certifying examination of a required specialty.
Assignment Levels:
Level I
Meet the minimum qualification requirements above.
Level II
One year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area.
Level III
Valid license to practice medicine in New York.
Master’s degree in Public Health or an equivalent degree with graduate credits in epidemiology and biostatistics (EIP program may substitute).
At least two years of satisfactory experience after receiving the Master’s degree, or equivalent; board certification or eligibility may substitute for one year of this experience.
Level IV
Valid license to practice medicine in New York.
Completion of an approved residency program in an accredited hospital, including three years of experience, in internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, or another related specialty.
Valid board certification or eligibility in Infectious Disease, Pulmonary Medicine, or a related subspecialty.
Completion of an approved fellowship program in an accredited hospital, including two years of experience, in an related subspecialty.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Prospective employees may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness and state repayment assistance. For more information, visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
New York City residency is not required for this position.
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.
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