School Physician- Consultant

District: Ipswich Public Schools

Position Type: Part-Time / Consultant

Compensation: Contracted rate of $750 per year

Ipswich Public Schools is seeking a qualified licensed medical professional to serve as the School Physician. This is an annual consultant role focused on providing high-level medical expertise policy approval and consultation to support our comprehensive school health program and nursing staff.

• Policy & Protocol Review: Annually review and approve standing orders for over-the-counter (OTC) medications and emergency protocols administered by the school nursing staff.

• Clinical Consultation: Act as a medical resource and consultant to the Director of Nursing and school nurses regarding complex student health needs chronic disease management (e.g. allergies asthma diabetes) and immunization requirements.

• Regulatory Compliance: Assist the district in interpreting and implementing federal and state school health regulations including those outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH).

• Community Liaison: Serve as a bridge between the school district and community primary care providers or local public health entities when systemic health issues or student care coordination needs arise.

• Licensure: Must hold a valid unrestricted license to practice medicine (MD or DO) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (per M.G.L. c.71 s. 53).

• Specialization: Background in Pediatrics Family Medicine or Adolescent Health preferred.

• Knowledge Base: Familiarity with the public health and developmental needs of children and adolescents as well as Massachusetts school health mandates.

Required Experience:

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