College Health Physician

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

15d

About The Position

University Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Primary Care Physician (0.8 FTE) to join our collaborative, student-focused medical team. This role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional care tailored to the needs of our diverse student population while championing an integrated and holistic care model. In this role, you will: Deliver comprehensive primary care in partnership with an interdisciplinary treatment team Support quality improvement initiatives and advise on best practices and clinical standards Contribute to the education of medical students, residents, fellows, and allied health learners This 80% appointment is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student health and well-being while contributing to the mission of UHS. At UHS our mission is to promote, protect, and improve student health and wellbeing. UHS employees are dedicated to providing high-quality medical, mental health, prevention and wellness services for UW-Madison students. These efforts contribute to students learning, leading and thriving in a healthy community. Learn more about us at uhs.wisc.edu UHS Medical Services provides high quality medical services to UW-Madison students with specialties in primary care, gynecology, sexual health, travel medicine, allergy and immunization, and physical therapy. Our clinicians also provide a wide range of preventative care in support of the UHS overarching mission of promoting students' academic and personal success through an integrated model of medical, mental health, and prevention activities and services.

Requirements

MD or DO degree, with completed residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Adolescent Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or relative specialty
Experience providing clinical assessment and treatment for acute illnesses, injuries, chronic problems, preventive care, and health counseling in an ambulatory setting
Commitment to health promotion and primary care
Interest in teaching and training
Wisconsin medical license or eligible to become licensed by the appointment start date
Board Certification in Primary Specialty required. Board eligible physicians will be considered only during their first post-graduate year
Healthcare Provider level CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Nice To Haves

2 years post training clinical experience
Experience working with college students or young adults, sensitivity to a diverse student community
Experience in evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries
Experience diagnosing and treating anxiety and depression
Experience performing in- office procedures, including but not limited to cryotherapy, incision and drainage, ingrown toenail removal, and laceration repair or willingness to learn procedures

Responsibilities

Reviews patient records and updates patient medical history
Counsels patients on preventive healthcare and treatment options
Orders, performs, reviews, and interprets diagnostic test results
Serves as a subject matter expert in field of practice to other healthcare practitioners for complex patients cases or incorporating new medical techniques or standards into clinical practice
Examines, assesses, and treats patients
Develops and communicates plan of treatment with patients and other members of the patient care team as required for treatment