Part-Time Pediatric/Adolescent Physician Consultant — School Health Oversight (El Paso, TX)

Job ID: BD-1317-26

Location: El Paso, Texas
Facility: School (K–12)
Profession: Physician
Specialty: Pediatrics, Family Medicine, or Adolescent Medicine
Type: Part-Time
Schedule: Up to 4 hours/month (flexible; virtual or onsite)
Compensation: $115–$125 per hour

Summary:
Provide clinical consulting and medical oversight to school health leadership to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality student health services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Active, unrestricted Texas medical license
• Board certification in Pediatrics, Family Medicine, or Adolescent Medicine
• No current disciplinary actions affecting practice
• Experience with pediatric/adolescent populations preferred
• Knowledge of school health regulations, public health guidance, and compliance standards

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical oversight and expert consultation for student health services in K–12 settings
• Advise school health staff on management of chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, seizures, behavioral health)
• Interpret and apply public health guidance (CDC, AAP) for school operations and communicable disease response
• Develop, review, and approve health policies, protocols, and standing orders to ensure legal and regulatory compliance
• Consult on complex student health cases and clarify scope-of-practice for school health personnel
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning (anaphylaxis, seizures, asthma events, infectious disease outbreaks)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (school nurses, administration, special education, wellness leadership) to inform decision-making
• Advise on risk management, documentation practices, and liability mitigation related to student health services
• Promote population health strategies and health equity initiatives for student communities
• Assist in communicating medical information to staff, students, and families
• Maintain availability for timely consultations and scheduled meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Environment:

• Primarily consulting role with option for virtual or onsite participation
• Limited monthly hours; schedule flexible to meet school needs