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City of New York

CATCH Supervising Physicians HS, Bureau of School Health

City of New York, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511

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Overview

The Office of School Health (OSH) is a joint program of the New York City Department of Education and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. OSH promotes the health of 1.3 million school‑aged children in roughly 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. Duties

Develop, implement, and oversee clinical protocols for adolescent health. Supervise high‑school field physicians and nurse practitioners. 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. 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. Qualifications

Valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York. A valid board certification in an appropriate specialty, or a current approved application for certification. At minimum one year of satisfactory experience practicing in the specialty area (Assignment Level II). Benefits

Premium‑free health insurance plan saving employees over $10 000 annually. Public‑sector defined benefit pension plan. Tax‑deferred savings program. Robust Worksite Wellness Program. Work‑from‑home policy allowing up to two days per week. The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye‑Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347‑396‑6549. 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.

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