Position:  Camp Medical Director

 

Direct Supervisor:  Camp Medical Board

 

The camp medical director is a licensed physician with specialized training and experience in asthma and/or pulmonary medicine.  Previous experience as a camp physician is greatly preferred. This is a two-year commitment; the first year the Medical Director is assisted by the immediate past Medical Director, the second they mentor to Medical Director Elect.

 

Essential Job Functions:

·         Part-time leadership position

·         Help recruit health care staff; designate a daily on-call physician

·         Help recruit children who meet selection criteria for camp

·         Assist in the acquisition of medical supplies and equipment

·         Review and/or revise Standing Orders

·         Lead camper selection process

·         Assist with pre-camp chart development

·         Review and evaluate asthma education curriculum

·         Provide general supervision of the entire health care team

·         Provide medical orientation to camp counselors

·         Actively participate at camp (half-time minimum) 

·         Provide health assessments during opening day check-in or during daily “clinic time” and as needed in health services/infirmary

·         Assist with medication passing as necessary

·         Assist with camper asthma education

·         Respond to emergency situations and communicate priorities for action

·         Interact positively and professionally with health care team and camp staff

·         Provide camp-wide care as necessary

·         Participate in camp activities

·         Assist in preparing close of camp communication to parents and health care providers

·         Assist with inventory and packing of health services/infirmary at close of camp

 

Licensure and Experience:

·         Licensed in state of camp program  

·         Interest and/or experience with pediatric asthma

·         Broad knowledge of the pathophysiology of asthma, medications utilized in the treatment of asthma, allergens and allergic responses