School Physician - 4 Hours NBOE

Newark Board Of Education

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Posted on : 10-04-2025

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Position Type:
Non Instructional All Titles/School Physician 4 HRS

Date Posted:
2/24/2025

Location:
Health Services 411

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEN SUPERINTENDENT

SCHOOL PHYSICIAN 4 Hours
Office of Health Services

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of School Physician 4 Hours within the Office of Health Services.

This title is a Civil Service title that is governed by New Jersey Administrative Code 4A and the Civil Service Commission. This is an unclassified title under statute NJSA 11A: 3.4l and during this time the successful candidate is considered at will.

DEFINITION: Under direction of the Newark Board of Education Supervising Physician the incumbent in this parttime position is responsible for the review and analysis of absences/returns to school for students due to medical conditions. The incumbent will also be responsible for coordinating collaborating and consulting with the school nurse to provide physicals including but not limited to new students entering the district sports physicals and physicals for working papers. The incumbent will act as a member of the safety committee and after a tour of the building recommend any safety and sanitation alterations as may be necessary. The incumbent will advise concerning student immunizations and necessary medical exemptions. The incumbent will advise and support the school nurse concerning communicable diseases possible interventions parental notification and the followup required. The incumbent will assist with the determination concerning student exemptions from physical education. Collaborative support will be provided in the determination of 504 Accommodations and interventions for students with specific medical diagnoses. The incumbent will provide direct support to the school nurse in obtaining appropriate medical orders for students requiring specific orders for medical treatments or care. Such determinations will be based on research and consultation with the supervising physician and the primary health care providers for our students. The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Medicine.
2. Possession of the legal credentials including a license for the practice of medicine in the State of New Jersey as determined by the New Jersey State Medical Board of Examiners.
3. Thorough knowledge of the practice of general medicine the latest medical techniques used in the examination and treatment of patients the most effective diagnostic techniques and proper medical measures.
4. Five 5 years of successful experience in the State of New Jersey as a licensed practicing physician.
5. Possession of a drivers license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle rather than employee mobility is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Review and approve/deny medical absences for students as needed and consult with the school nurse and appropriate school staff.
2. Apply District goals/objectives establish policies and implement practices consistent with meeting these goals/objectives.
3. Assure that reports to Office of Health Services are timely in order for appropriate actions and responses to be determined.
4. Must be available for conferences meetings where it is determined that the presence of a medical individual is necessary.
5. Conduct orientations and inservice training sessions when necessary.
6. Maintain or oversee the maintenance of student recordkeeping operations and assure that confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA Law and FERPA Law is maintained.
7. Participate in the coordination of joint investigative efforts with other agencies in cases of mutual interest of the students.
8. Plan and organize work processes related to reviewing and analyzing student health issues.
9. Coordinate the provision of student physical examinations for new enrollees sports participation and working papers.
10. Review medical and medication orders for students and advise the school nurse as needed and consult with the students physician as necessary.
11. Perform other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
1. Knowledge of pharmacology and psychopharmacology.
2. Wide knowledge of New Jersey law and the local health department regarding prevention and control of communicable and contagious diseases.
3. Familiarity with New Jersey state statutes administrative codes rules regulations professional rules of conduct and District policies.
4. Knowledge of the rules regulations and policies of the New Jersey Department of Education/ Newark Board of Education related to health services and medical requirements for students.
5. Knowledge of the proper methods used in the establishment and maintenance of student records.
6. Knowledge of the FERPA Law and the HIPPA Law and the confidentiality requirements of each.
7. Ability to provide testimony in court or other legal forum.

REPORTS TO: Department Head

SALARY EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION
1. Salary: $50326
2. Employment Period: Ten 10 Months 20 Hours per week
3. Union Affiliation: Local 32

HOW TO APPLY
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

OPENING AND CLOSING DATE
Opening Date: February 24 2025
Closing Date: March 7 2025 or until filled

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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