RFP 27-005B Physician Services

The Bridgeton Board of Education is seeking a licensed physician to provide medical counsel and services to the district. The physician will be responsible for providing consultation, physical examinations, and other medical services to students and staff. The contract will be for a period of one year with two one-year extension options at the discretion of the district. The district is looking for a physician with experience in providing medical services to a K-12 district and who is licensed by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners. Some key responsibilities of the physician will include: * Consultation in the development and implementation of district policies and procedures related to health, safety, and medical emergencies * Consultation to district medical staff regarding the delivery of school health services * Physical examinations conducted in the school physician's office or other comparably equipped facilities * Provision of written notification to parents regarding approval or disapproval of student participation in athletics * Direction for professional duties of other medical staff * Written standing orders that shall be reviewed and reissued before the beginning of each school year * Establishment of standards of care for emergency situations and medical-related care involving students and school staff