"Primary Care Physician"

Position Summary

Provision of age appropriate primary care to eligible members of the University Community at the University of Georgia Health Center. The Health Center is a large multi-specialty ambulatory care organization that is accredited by the Joint Commission with primary care medical home designation. All licensed clinicians at the University Health Center are members of our Medical Staff whose role is to ensure that care is evidence based and of the highest quality. The membership serves as exemplars of our student-centered service excellence culture. Providing general primary care, patient education, care coordination and performing minor procedures are important aspects of the position. Primary Care Physicians are a critical component of the clinical leadership, providing oversight of care provided by Physician Assistants and Nurse practitioners.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctor of Allopathic or Osteopathic Medicine. Maintenance of board certification in an appropriate specialty such as Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Dermatology.

Additional Requirements

Current BLS Certification or attainment within 180 days of start.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

UHC Preferred:

• Expertise in College Health is preferred.
• Greater than three years of active ambulatory care practice with progressive management and HR responsibility.
• 3 years of experience as a clinical physician.
• Familiarity with an electronic medical record, particularly with Point and Click Solutions’ OpenSuite EHR.
• Proficiency with Office 365 and other software to include Word, Adobe, Excel, and Outlook
• Familiarity with Joint Commission accreditation.
• Current DEA

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Clinical knowledge base that is primary care focused.
• Ability to apply evidence-based principles to clinical practice.
• Comfort with behavioral, travel and tropical medicine.
• Minor procedural skills.
• Communication skills, empathy, ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, acceptance and cultural competency.

Duties/Responsibilities

Clinical Care (85%)

• Provide age-appropriate medical care, performing physical assessments, minor procedures.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, coordinate care and referrals.
• Document encounters in a concise timely detailed and informative manner using an electronic medical record.
• Serve in a consultative and clinical supervisory role for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants active in the clinics.
• Co-sign (assess care and decision making, ensure adequate documentation, and offer feedback where appropriate) entries in medical records by NP/PA staff.

Administrative Tasks and Meetings (10%):

• Communicate with and integrate into a team.
• Participate in process improvement.
• Attend and participate in committees and staff meetings.
• Participate in research and educational efforts as warranted.
• Contribute to the culture of service excellence.
• Opportunities for growth and leadership as desired.

Professional Development and Education (5%):

• Obtains appropriate continuing education credits as a requirement in maintaining license and national certifications.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2346P
Working Title: Primary Care Physician
Department: UHC-Medical Clinic Blue
Anticipated Start Date: 07/01/2025
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Employment Type: Employee
Classification Title: Physician AD
Faculty Rank: Staff Physician
Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Required Documents:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information