District School Physician: Student Health & Safety Leader

Newport Public Schools; Newport (RI); Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Newport Public Schools in Newport, Rhode Island seeks a qualified School Physician to provide medical consultation and oversight for student and staff health, and to guide health policies and procedures across the district.

The role emphasizes advisory duties, collaboration with nurses, administrators, and public health authorities, and ensuring confidentiality with professional judgment in a school setting.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from an accredited medical school.
• Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in Rhode Island.
• Current board certification or eligibility.
• DEA registration if required.
• Experience in pediatrics, family medicine, adolescent medicine, occupational medicine, public health, school health, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of school health practices and public health requirements preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with nurses, administrators, parents/guardians, medical providers and other professionals.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

Aufgaben

• Provide medical consultation and professional guidance to the District regarding student health and school health services.
• Serve as a medical resource to school nurses and District administrators on health-related matters.
• Consult with school nursing staff regarding complex student health concerns as appropriate.
• Provide guidance on development, implementation, and review of school health policies and procedures.
• Advise on health accommodations and school-based supports for students, consistent with laws.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Confidentiality

Professional judgment

Ausbildung

MD/DO Medical Degree

Rhode Island medical license

Board certification or eligibility

DEA registration

Jobbeschreibung

Newport Public Schools in Newport, Rhode Island seeks a qualified School Physician to provide medical consultation and oversight for student and staff health, and to guide health policies and procedures across the district.

The role emphasizes advisory duties, collaboration with nurses, administrators, and public health authorities, and ensuring confidentiality with professional judgment in a school setting.