City of New York·New York
The Pediatric Pulmonologist will develop and implement asthma-related clinical policies while providing expert consultation and case management for students with poorly controlled asthma. They will also lead quality improvement initiatives, monitor health disparities, and collaborate with community providers to improve care coordination.
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 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. Physicians in OSH also review medical accommodations, respond to public health emergencies, and coordinate with community providers to support the health and safety of students.
Duties: Will include but not be limited to:
Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the CMS I (Pediatric Pulmonologist) will:
Develop, manage, and implement asthma-related clinical policies and protocols.
Provide expert consultation and case management support to OSH physicians and nurses for students with poorly controlled asthma.
Support in-school asthma management to reduce absenteeism and emergency room visits.
Review medical accommodations to ensure safe school attendance for students with asthma.
Train and educate OSH staff, school personnel, and parents on asthma best practices.
Collaborate with pediatric pulmonologists, hospitals, and providers citywide to improve care coordination.
Monitor asthma disparities and lead initiatives to advance health equity
Conduct asthma-related research and lead quality improvement initiatives, contributing to evidence-based school health practices and program evaluation.
Support responses to environmental and respiratory-related emergencies in schools.
Attend mandated OSH/DOHMH trainings and program meetings.
Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
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 [email protected] or 347-396-6549.
City medical specialist (Part- - 53040
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.
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.
Candidates must possess a valid New York State medical license and board certification or eligibility in a relevant specialty. Additional requirements include completion of an approved fellowship in pulmonary medicine or a related subspecialty and relevant clinical experience.
Market context
In New York, pediatric pulmonology and school health roles are often competitive because they combine subspecialty training, licensure, and experience working with children in coordinated care settings. This posting requires a valid New York State medical license, board certification or eligibility, and an approved pulmonary fellowship; the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform help you review the original job description faster. Before applying, confirm your fellowship training and clinical experience align with the school health setting.