"Physician"

About the Opportunity

Job Summary: University Health and Counseling Services at Northeastern University is seeking a part-time physician who displays enthusiasm and excitement to provide high quality, empathetic medical care to a large and diverse undergraduate and graduate population. Reporting to the Medical Director, major responsibilities for the physician will include:

• Provide outstanding clinical care to the University's student population through the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of illness in accordance with current standard of care;
• Practice continuity of care through appropriate and timely assessment, treatment; follow-up and referral;
• Provide clinical supervision and support to medical staff within the UHCS service model;
• Help ensure compliance of the Health Center's medical care with all applicable standards of practice in MA;
• Provide on-site and on-call clinical supervision to NP/PA staff;
• Participate in developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives on the medical service;
• Demonstrate best practice, consistent student-focus and efficiency of time and resources.

This is a Part time position (24 hours/week) and includes about one Saturday per month and one evening per week as well as occasional holiday hours. On call assignments occur on a rotating basis with other medical providers in the practice. Ideal candidate would have at least two years of experience in an acute care setting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires M.D. or D.O from an accredited medical or osteopathic institution
• Requires current Massachusetts State M.D. license and DEA registration
• Must be board certified or eligible in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine and/or Internal Medicine
• Acute care experience in a fast-paced environment to address acute concerns and manage injuries and be comfortable working in high-acuity environments requiring swift clinical decision-making
• Experience in Reproductive Health including STI and Contraceptive Management required
• Experience in Gender Affirming Care and Medication Abortion Preferred
• Demonstrated success in working inclusively in a highly diverse student setting preferred
• Must demonstrate enthusiasm in the mission of providing for the prevention, management and treatment of the medical needs of Northeastern University students both individually and community-wide
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated promptness in reporting and documentation
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work with confidential and time sensitive information and materials
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to create a positive team work environment
• Facility with consulting and providing supervision and education to clinical colleagues as well as community clinicians, University staff and faculty, student organizations and partner institutions
• Proven ability to work respectfully, flexibly and competently in a richly diverse setting of staff and students. Must possess a dedication to diversity and inclusion and must be willing to work at a fast paced, global research university.
• Must be committed to the mission of the University and appreciate the complexity of the organization. Must work well and form productive alliances with a wide range of individuals at all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

PATIENT CARE:

Evidence based evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of students/patients and timely and thorough documentation of the same. | Patient care includes educating students regarding illness and disease and promotion of healthy lifestyles. | Patient care follow-up and communication | Review lab work, other diagnostic studies and consultation reports. Documentation of such review and follow up. | Contact and advise student/patient as required | Coordinate referrals and/or arrange for acute, emergent, or specialty care.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT:

Participate in development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives at UHCS | Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION AND ASSISTANCE TO CLINICAL PERSONNEL:

Have flexibility and serve as consultant/resource to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants | Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and/or Medical Director.

Position Type

Student Services

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

115S

Expected Hiring Range:

$154,810.00 - $224,473.75