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• The School-Based Health Center physician is responsible for providing and overseeing medical services and overall operations in the school-based health center. This professional will be charged with ensuring that the above functions are developed, managed and delivered within a culture that is youth-centric, high quality, integrated and collaborative as well as in accordance with Mount Sinai’s policies and procedures, New York State regulations and guidelines, and funder expectations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Obtain complete history of patient, recording elements of past health history, family history, review of health habits, environmental, and occupational data.
2. Conduct physical examination for the diagnosis and treatment of acute or chronic medical and reproductive health problems.
3. Order and schedule tests, including laboratory, radiological and special exams in consultation.
4. Follow-up on laboratory tests, imaging and consultations.
5. Respond to health emergencies in the school building and assist in mental health emergencies at school.
6. Maintain, administer and track student medications, asthma and allergy action plans, and 504 forms
7. As appropriate, may act as a preceptor for health practitioners in training including nurse practitioners in training, and physician assistants in training.
8. Provide ongoing supervision and/or evaluation of med techs in collaboration with the practice manager and/or medical director.
9. Maintain the accuracy and completeness of all patient records. Complete progress notes, procedure notes, and discharge summaries and close out the electronic medical record (EMR) within 48 hours. Complete On-Line School Clinic Data Repository (OSCR) data entry within 48 hours.
10. Provide follow-up and health maintenance care including appropriate adjustments of medication in accordance with established protocol.
11. Coordinate with specialists and primary care providers, forwarding patient results, following up on visits, and ordering medications as appropriate.
12. Assist in the development and implementation of special projects (e.g., continuous quality improvement, protocols, EMR smartphrases, etc.) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the SBHC and enhance the role of the SBHC within the school.
13. Participate in school liaison activities, including principals’ council meetings, parent association meetings, and other activities that enhance the relationship between the health center and building administration.
14. Work with school personnel to develop and implement health policies and procedures in the school.
15. Meet with school administrators at least annually to complete the SBHC and School Protocol Worksheet (attached 2.2a)
16. Track and maintain inventory of medications and vaccines, including ordering vaccines and managing temperature excursions and expired vaccines/medications.
17. Contribute to quarterly reports to NYS DOH and other funding agencies
18. Work at the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center when school is not in session (if not taking Paid Time Off /PTO)
19. Participate in chart review activities with the medical director quarterly

• RN / Registered Nurse License
• CNP / Certified Nurse Practitioner License (A Nurse Practitioner is certified under section 6910 of the New York State Education Law and licensed as a Registered Nurse.)
• Master’s degree program designed to prepare a registered nurse to provide acute/primary health care services or the successful completion of an approved supplemental education program, i.e., post-Masters NP certificate.
• Is a graduate of New York State registered Nurse Practitioner Program or equivalent OR is certified as a Nurse Practitioner by a national association via examination.
• Has completed a pharmacy component of not less than the required semester hours or the equivalent AND has been instructed in New York State and federal Laws relating to prescriptions and record keeping (3-hour course).
• Has a collaborative practice agreement with a physician and designated protocols, both filed with the New York State Department of Education.
• Previous progressive experience relevant to the area of clinical practice.
• Professional certification by relevant professional organization preferred.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $133,545.47 – $184,253.69 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.