(Class Code: 0941) (URIP)
Position Description
TITLE: Staff Physician, Clinical Practice
DIVISION: Student Affairs (Health Services)
REPORTS TO: Director, Medical Services
GRADE: (Not Applicable)
SUPERVISION:
BASIC FUNCTION:
Participate as a member of the health care delivery team that provides primary care services to patients, diagnoses and manages acute and chronic health problems, and contributes to health promotion and disease prevention efforts in partnership with the patient. Serve as a health care and wellness resource for the campus community, and, working in a collaborative environment, focus on educating the patient as well as on providing quality care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborate with health care delivery team to provide culturally competent primary ambulatory health care services to and in partnership with eligible patients through diagnosis and management of acute and chronic problems.
Obtain health histories, perform physical examinations, conduct objective and subjective patient assessment, order diagnostic tests/studies, establish care plan, order medication, and educate the patient appropriate to her/his age, culture, and individual needs.
Assure adequate follow-up by obtaining consultations and/or referrals when appropriate.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to, suturing, wound care, splinting, soft tissue injury, and women’s health.
Provide advice to athletes participating in intercollegiate, club, and intramural sports, and individual recreation.
Advise the Medical Director, Director, and staff on clinical issues and policies, changes in primary care, specialty referrals, resource requirements, and relationships with the campus and local communities.
Provide counseling and education to improve health outcomes through application of holistic approach to patient needs.
Participate in the development and implementation of patient care guidelines focused on quality outcomes.
Collaborate with other health care providers (e.g., MD, DO, NP, PA, CNS) and professionals (e.g., pharmacists, RN, LPN, CLS, RT, etc.) in the delivery of quality care.
Maintain clinical records in accordance with current policies and procedures.
Represent the Student Health Service and its programs across campus and within the community.
Maintain and work toward improvement in font of medical knowledge and delivery skills.
OTHER DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform other duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT:
Rhode Island Medical License (hold or obtain prior to start date); DEA License; Board Certification in a Primary Care Specialty that includes the care of young adults; personal computer, printer; word processing, electronic medical record software.
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS:
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) Degree; Rhode Island Medical Licensure prior to appointment; DEA License; Board Certification or eligibility in Primary Care Specialty that includes the care of young adults; two or more years of demonstrated post-residency experience in ambulatory primary care; qualification for credentialing and medical staff association at supporting hospital; strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work with diverse population; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with patients, staff, and community; computer literacy which includes comfort with email, word processing, mouse use, drop down lists, and keyboarding. Preferred: Demonstrated experience beyond residency in outpatient primary care medicine, including office gynecology, orthopedics, dermatology; additional training and/or experience in psychiatry, behavioral medicine; additional training and/or documented expertise in sports medicine; experience in college health; experience in dealing with eating-disordered patients.
TO APPLY:
Submit
(no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter
postmarked by 06-19-09 to:
Charles Henderson III, Search
Chair
Requisition # 12534
University of Rhode Island
PO Box G
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Action/Equal
ALL
REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. The