School Physician

Position Type:

Student Support Services/School Physician Date Posted:

4/7/2026

Location:

Administrative Offices Date Available:

Immediately Closing Date:

Until Position Filled School Physician position available at Mahwah Township Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year.

Start Date:

August 25, 2026 School physicians collaborate with local boards of education, district administrators, and school staff to develop and implement policies, procedures, and systems that promote student health and safety and support preparedness for, and response to, medical emergencies. They serve as a critical liaison among the medical home, the family, and the school. The school physician plays an essential role in supporting the day-to-day health care and educational needs of students, including those with complex or unique health conditions. Core roles and responsibilities of the school physician include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Developing, approving, and annually reviewing standing orders and protocols for routine illness and first aid, as well as for medical emergencies such as anaphylaxis, choking, and sudden cardiac events.
• Authorizing the district's tuberculin testing program, as required by the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH).
• Establishing standing orders and protocols for the administration of epinephrine.
• Serving as a medical advisor for the district's automated external defibrillator (AED) program, including oversight of medical protocols and training.