Physician-Part-time

Job Summary

Provide healthcare services to patients and perform a variety of duties in the assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in the ambulatory clinic setting.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• PROVIDE CARE: Provide primary medical care to patients who present to the Student Health Clinic for acute/urgent symptoms and those seeking routine medical care through effective history taking, physical assessment, and determination of appropriate differential diagnoses based on clinical guidelines. Provide telehealth services via an approved platform to the patient population of Student Health Services.
• DIAGNOSE: Based on patients' subjective and objective findings, order appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures in order to create a differential diagnosis. Develop an applicable treatment plan and disposition that is consistent with clinical care best practice guidelines. Participate in e-prescribing as a capability in serving the patient population of Student Health Services.
• HEALTH EDUCATION: Provide patients with applicable health education and prevention information based on age-specific guidelines, regarding medications, mistreatments, anticipated outcomes, and referrals.
• DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES: Participate in departmental activities that are not direct patient care, such as working on policies and procedures, developing nursing standing orders, working with leadership on risk management and other quality improvement activities, working on compliance with applicable clinical and administrative accreditation standards, and participation in departmental and division meetings and activities, as requested. Additional duties as assigned by the Associate Director and Director of Student Health Services or the University.
• OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university's school of medicine/osteopathic medicine and an internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, or emergency medicine residency program with an active and unrestricted physician license in the state of Georgia. Board eligible or Board certified in the medical discipline as trained (listed above). Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS. Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider ACLS certification or obtain within the first year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an ambulatory care setting, preferably with a college-age population. Experience in providing gender-based healthcare and patient health education. Experience working in a team of health care providers, and managing low acuity mental health diagnoses and treatment plans. Experience using electronic health records, PDMP, and e-prescribing. Experience with managing bloodborne pathogen exposures and prophylaxis management.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Awareness of infection prevention policies and the ability to follow established best practice guidelines for quality and safety in a healthcare organization.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with the ability to complete delegated tasks on time, and attention to accuracy with documentation and written communication.
Demonstrate an excellent customer service attitude.
Proficient in technology skills with multiple platforms, such as Microsoft, Adobe, and EHR platforms for documentation, tracking, and presentations.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team of providers, clinical staff, and administrative staff to serve a varying student population.

Certifications/License

Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification

Shift/Salary/Benefits This is a part-time non-benefits eligible position (.40 FTE or 16.0 hours per week)
Shift: Days; M-F
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled