DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is responsible professional work performed with considerable leeway for the exercise of independent judgment in the examination and treatment of individual students. Duties are performed according to established medical procedures and objectives outlined by school authorities. A school physician assumes final responsibility for all professional medical work done.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Makes periodic examinations of school children to detect the presence of contagious diseases and physical defects;
Advises teachers on the teaching of general public health courses;
Handles emergency cases arising in schools;
Conducts school clinics.
The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine; good knowledge of the principles and practices of public health; epidemiology and child health; ability to get along well with children; ability to establish and maintain co-operative relations with teachers and the general public; conscientiousness and thoroughness; neatness; interest in maintaining a high standard of professional ethics; good physical condition.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a School of medicine recognized and accredited b the State University of New York and possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State.